CVE-2005-2807: frox 0.7.18, when running setuid root, does not properly drop privileges when reading a configuration file,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-2807 is a local file disclosure issue in frox 0.7.18 when it runs setuid root. A local user could cause frox to read parts of files they should not be able to access. Business urgency depends on whether this old FTP proxy exists in your environment and whether local users can execute it. Exposure is likely limited to systems with frox 0.7.18 installed, configured setuid root, and accessible to local users. The provided sources do not identify broader product versions, distributions, or remote exposure paths. Treat this as targeted legacy-risk cleanup, not an emergency, unless frox 0.7.18 is present on shared systems. Prioritize validation because the issue can expose sensitive local files, but it requires local user access and no active exploitation is cited. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for frox 0.7.18 or legacy frox packages.; Remove setuid root permissions if not operationally required.; Restrict local shell access to trusted administrators..

Prepared

Jun 29, 2026, 17:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.