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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2338-1               debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                     Markus Koschany
August 22, 2020                              https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : proftpd-dfsg
Version        : 1.3.5e+r1.3.5b-4+deb9u1
CVE ID         : not available	
Debian Bug     : 923926

Several memory leaks were discovered in proftpd-dfsg, a versatile,
virtual-hosting FTP daemon, when mod_facl or mod_sftp
is used which could lead to memory exhaustion and a denial-of-service.

The update also makes automatic upgrades of proftpd-dfsg from Debian 8
to Debian 9 possible again.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.3.5e+r1.3.5b-4+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your proftpd-dfsg packages.

For the detailed security status of proftpd-dfsg please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/proftpd-dfsg

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-2338-1: proftpd-dfsg security update

August 22, 2020
Several memory leaks were discovered in proftpd-dfsg, a versatile, virtual-hosting FTP daemon, when mod_facl or mod_sftp is used which could lead to memory exhaustion and a denial-...

Summary

The update also makes automatic upgrades of proftpd-dfsg from Debian 8
to Debian 9 possible again.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.3.5e+r1.3.5b-4+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your proftpd-dfsg packages.

For the detailed security status of proftpd-dfsg please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/proftpd-dfsg

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : proftpd-dfsg
Version : 1.3.5e+r1.3.5b-4+deb9u1
CVE ID : not available
Debian Bug : 923926

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