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CVE-2005-0484: Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute ar...

Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.

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This older vulnerability affects gprostats in GProFTPD before 8.1.9. A remote FTP user could cause malicious filename data to be written into ProFTPD transfer logs in a way that may let code run on the server. Treat exposed legacy FTP systems as the main concern. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running GProFTPD before 8.1.9 with gprostats processing ProFTPD transfer logs. The source bundle does not identify modern distributions, package names beyond Gentoo references, or broader affected products. Prioritize if any FTP service is internet-facing or part of a regulated environment. The vulnerability is old, but the stated impact is remote code execution. If GProFTPD is not present, urgency is low. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GProFTPD to 8.1.9 or later where applicable.; Check Gentoo GLSA-200502-26 and vendor package guidance.; Remove or disable gprostats if it is unused..

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