Description
vsftpd before 1.2.2, when under heavy load, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SIGCHLD signal during a malloc or free call, which is not re-entrant.
Product(s):
- Beasts vsftpd 1.2.0
- Beasts vsftpd 1.2.1
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-2259, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-2259 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.