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CVE-2006-6008: ftpd in Linux Netkit (linux-ftpd) 0.17, and possibly other versions, does not check the return status of ce...

ftpd in Linux Netkit (linux-ftpd) 0.17, and possibly other versions, does not check the return status of certain seteuid, setgid, and setuid calls, which might allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges if these calls fail in cases such as PAM failures or resource limits, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5778.

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This is an old privilege-risk issue in Linux Netkit's FTP daemon. An authenticated FTP user might gain higher privileges if the server fails to handle unsuccessful user or group ID changes. It matters mainly for legacy systems still running linux-ftpd, especially where FTP access is exposed to users or networks. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux hosts still using Netkit linux-ftpd, particularly distribution packages around version 0.17. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products or a complete version range. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless a business-critical host still runs linux-ftpd. Prioritize remediation higher if authenticated FTP is reachable from untrusted networks or shared-user environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Netkit linux-ftpd or linux-ftpd 0.17 packages.; Apply relevant distribution updates or package patches where still available.; Consult Gentoo GLSA-200611-05 and Debian bug/package references for vendor guidance..

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