CVE-2001-0456: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0456: postinst installation script for Proftpd in Debian 2.2 does not properly change the "run as uid/gid root" c...

postinst installation script for Proftpd in Debian 2.2 does not properly change the "run as uid/gid root" configuration when the user enables anonymous access, which causes the server to run at a higher privilege than intended.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Debian 2.2 packaging flaw for Proftpd. If anonymous FTP was enabled during installation, the script could leave the server running with root-level user or group privileges instead of lower privileges. That raises the business risk if any legacy Debian 2.2 FTP service remains exposed. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Debian 2.2 systems running Proftpd where anonymous FTP was enabled through the affected installation path. Modern systems are not shown as affected by the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless Debian 2.2 FTP servers are still reachable. Prioritize discovery first, then remediation or retirement of any affected host because unintended root service privileges can increase breach impact. Mitigation focus: Follow Debian DSA-032 guidance for affected Proftpd packages.; Inventory any remaining Debian 2.2 systems running Proftpd.; Disable anonymous FTP where it is not required..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 18, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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proftpd-postinst-root(6208)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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