CVE-2015-3306
Description
The mod_copy module in ProFTPD 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files via the site cpfr and site cpto commands.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
ProFTPd 1.3.5 - 'mod_copy' Remote Command Execution (2)
ProFTPd 1.3.5 - 'mod_copy' Command Execution (Metasploit)
ProFTPd 1.3.5 - 'mod_copy' Remote Command Execution
Metasploit modules
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 1.3.5-2 |
| sid | Fixed | 1.3.5-2 |
| forky | Fixed | 1.3.5-2 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 1.3.5-2 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 1.3.5-2 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| proftpd | proftpd | 1.3.5 | |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157053.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157054.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157581.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00020.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131505/ProFTPd-1.3.5-File-Copy.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131555/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131567/ProFTPd-CPFR-CPTO-Proof-Of-Concept.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132218/ProFTPD-1.3.5-Mod_Copy-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162777/ProFTPd-1.3.5-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3263
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/ftp/proftpd_modcopy_exec
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74238
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36742/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36803/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-3306
CWEs
CWE-284
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.