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CVE-2015-3306 Scanner

Detects 'Remote Code Execution (RCE)' vulnerability in ProFTPD affects v. 1.3.5.

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Critical

Type

Single Scan

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Estimated Time

15 sec

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CVE-2015-3306 Scanner Detail

ProFTPD is a widely-used open-source FTP server software designed to serve files to multiple clients over the internet or a local area network. This software runs on various operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. The FTP server can be configured to allow anonymous access or authenticated access with a username and password.

However, a critical vulnerability was detected in the mod_copy module of ProFTPD 1.3.5, identified as CVE-2015-3306. This vulnerability permits remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files on the server via the site cpfr and site cpto commands. The root cause of the vulnerability is insufficient sanitization of user-provided input on the server-side.

Exploitation of CVE-2015-3306 permits a remote attacker to access system files that could give them access to sensitive information such as login credentials, financial records, and other confidential data. Hackers can also leverage this vulnerability to install malicious software on the attacked system, leading to compromise of system integrity and total control over the network.

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