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Oracle Linux 3 : vsftpd (ELSA-2008-0579)
high Nessus Plugin ID 67721
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Synopsis
The remote Oracle Linux host is missing a security update.Description
From Red Hat Security Advisory 2008:0579 :An updated vsftpd package that fixes a security issue is now available.
This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
vsftpd (Very Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) daemon) is a secure FTP server for Linux and Unix-like systems.
The version of vsftpd as shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 when used in combination with Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) had a memory leak on an invalid authentication attempt. Since vsftpd prior to version 2.0.5 allows any number of invalid attempts on the same connection this memory leak could lead to an eventual DoS.
(CVE-2008-2375)
This update mitigates this security issue by including a backported patch which terminates a session after a given number of failed log in attempts. The default number of attempts is 3 and this can be configured using the 'max_login_fails' directive.
All vsftpd users should upgrade to this updated package, which addresses this vulnerability.
Solution
Update the affected vsftpd package.See Also
https://oss.oracle.com/pipermail/el-errata/2008-July/000694.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 67721
File Name: oraclelinux_ELSA-2008-0579.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 7/12/2013
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:vsftpd, cpe:/o:oracle:linux:3
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/OracleLinux
Patch Publication Date: 7/24/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/8/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-2375