CVE-2011-0988: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-0988: pure-ftpd 1.0.22, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 and SP4, and Enterprise Desktop 10 SP3 and...

pure-ftpd 1.0.22, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 and SP4, and Enterprise Desktop 10 SP3 and SP4, when running OES Netware extensions, creates a world-writeable directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 22:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy SUSE Linux pure-ftpd issue. On affected systems using OES NetWare extensions, the service creates a world-writable directory. A local user could use that condition to overwrite files and potentially gain higher privileges. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed fix text. Exposure is likely limited to legacy SUSE Enterprise 10 SP3/SP4 systems running pure-ftpd 1.0.22 with OES NetWare extensions enabled. Systems without local users or without those extensions are not clearly affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-system risk. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but it can turn local access into higher privileges on specific outdated SUSE deployments. Prioritize if those systems still support business processes or shared user access. Mitigation focus: Review SUSE-SU-2011:0306 and current vendor guidance for remediation.; Inventory legacy SUSE Enterprise 10 SP3/SP4 hosts running pure-ftpd.; Check whether OES NetWare extensions are enabled on those hosts..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 18, 2011, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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SUSE-SU-2011:0306CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE
sles-pureftpd-privilege-escalation(66618)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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