REDHAT-BUG-1493114
First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )
When rebasing pure-ftpd in Fedora 26, 27 and Rawhide, a packaging error occurred due to which the original configuration was ignored after update and service started running with default configuration. This has security implications because of overriding security-related configuration as well. This issue is Fedora-specific and affected Fedora 26, 27 and Rawhide. The affected downstream version is pure-ftpd-1.0.46-1.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pure-FTPd | >=1.0.46-1<=1.0.46-1 | |
| Fedora Core | =26 | |
| Fedora Core | =27 | |
| Fedora Project Fedora Release Rawhide | =Rawhide |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the security implications of REDHAT-BUG-1493114?
The security implications include the service running with default configurations that may override previously set security-related configurations.
How do I mitigate the risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-1493114?
You can mitigate the risk by reapplying your original configuration settings manually after the update.
Which versions of pure-ftpd are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1493114?
The affected versions include pure-ftpd version 1.0.46-1 in Fedora 26, 27, and Rawhide.
What Fedora releases are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-1493114?
The impacted Fedora releases are Fedora 26, Fedora 27, and the Rawhide version.
Is there a fix available for REDHAT-BUG-1493114?
As of now, the recommended fix involves manually configuring the service back to the desired settings after the update.
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