ProFTPD 'mod_sql' Username SQL Injection Vulnerability

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-0542
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD Server 1.3.1 through 1.3.2rc2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a "%" (percent) character in the username, which introduces a "'" (single quote) character during variable substitution by mod_sql.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003278
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003278 - ProFTPD 'mod_sql' Username SQL Injection Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • proftpd_project proftpd 1.3.1
  • proftpd_project proftpd 1.3.2
  • proftpd_project proftpd 1.3.2_rc2

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