CVE-2019-5429
First published: Mon Apr 29 2019(Updated: )
Untrusted search path in FileZilla before 3.41.0-rc1 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a malicious 'fzsftp' binary in the user's home directory.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla VPN | <3.41.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Fedora | =28 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00037.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R7WUJWTJA55ILACKLTJFSQUYEBHVYENL/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-51
- https://svn.filezilla-project.org/filezilla?view=revision&revision=9112
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-14
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R7WUJWTJA55ILACKLTJFSQUYEBHVYENL/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5429?
CVE-2019-5429 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential privilege escalation it allows.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5429?
To fix CVE-2019-5429, update to FileZilla version 3.41.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-5429?
Users of FileZilla versions prior to 3.41.0, as well as certain distributions like Debian 9.0 and Fedora 28, are affected by CVE-2019-5429.
What type of attack does CVE-2019-5429 enable?
CVE-2019-5429 enables attackers to execute malicious code with elevated privileges through a compromised 'fzsftp' binary.
Is the version 3.41.0-rc1 of FileZilla safe against CVE-2019-5429?
Yes, version 3.41.0-rc1 of FileZilla addresses the security issues related to CVE-2019-5429.
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