CVE-2021-46854: High severity proftpd vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2022
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Updated

modradius in ProFTPD before 1.3.7c allows memory disclosure to RADIUS servers because it copies blocks of 16 characters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ProFTPD ProFTPD<1.3.7c

Event History

Nov 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-46854.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is "mod_radius in ProFTPD before 1.3.7c allows memory disclosure to RADIUS servers because it copies blocks of 16 characters."

3

How does this vulnerability affect ProFTPD?

This vulnerability affects ProFTPD versions up to and excluding 1.3.7c.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46854?

The severity of CVE-2021-46854 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

5

How can this vulnerability be fixed?

To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to ProFTPD version 1.3.7c or later.

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