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CVE-2001-0456 Details
Description
postinst installation script for Proftpd in Debian 2.2 does not properly change the "run as uid/gid root" configuration when the user enables anonymous access, which causes the server to run at a higher privilege than intended.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6208 | CVE | |
| http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-032 | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6208 | [email protected] | |
| http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-032 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-Other | Weakness Not in a Standard CWE Category | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| debian debian linux | 2.2 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 16, 2026 | [email protected] | |
| Nov 20, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 10, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 1, 2004 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |