CVE-2022-27052: High severity freesshd vulnerability

Published Mar 31, 2022
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Updated

FreeFtpd version 1.0.13 and below contains an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeSSHd Freeftpd<1.0.13

Event History

Mar 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:11 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27052?

CVE-2022-27052 is a vulnerability in FreeFtpd version 1.0.13 and below that allows local users to launch processes with elevated privileges due to an unquoted service path.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27052?

The severity of CVE-2022-27052 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-27052 affect FreeFtpd?

CVE-2022-27052 affects FreeFtpd version 1.0.13 and below by allowing local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-27052?

To fix CVE-2022-27052, you should update FreeFtpd to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27052?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-27052 at the following reference: [link](https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/FreeFTPd-Unquoted-Service-Path)

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