CVE-2020-9272
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.06%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9272 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ProFTPD 1.3.7 has an out-of-bounds (OOB) read vulnerability in mod_cap via the cap_text.c cap_to_text function.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ProFTPD 1.3.7 has an out-of-bounds (OOB) read vulnerability in mod_cap via the cap_text.c cap_to_text function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd | Proftpd | < 1.3.6c |
| Siemens | Simatic Net Cp 1543-1 Firmware | < 3.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Net Cp 1545-1 Firmware | All versions |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-679335.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/blob/master/RELEASE_NOTESRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/902Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-35Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-679335.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/blob/master/RELEASE_NOTESRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/902Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-35Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9272?
ProFTPD 1.3.7 has an out-of-bounds (OOB) read vulnerability in mod_cap via the cap_text.c cap_to_text function.
How severe is CVE-2020-9272?
CVE-2020-9272 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9272?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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