vsftpd bug fix and enhancement update - ALBA-2021:4175

vsftpd Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

09/11/2021

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

Yes i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

ALBA-2021:4175: vsftpd bug fix and enhancement update. Affects vsftpd versions < 3.0.3-34.el8. Fixed in 3.0.3-34.el8. How to fix ↓

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Background

vsftpd is a lightweight and secure FTP server for Unix-like systems. It provides support for FTP and FTPS protocols, ensuring secure file transfers over the network. This vulnerability affects vsftpd in AlmaLinux 8.

Vulnerability Detail

This vulnerability in vsftpd allows attackers to exploit a bug and gain unauthorized access to the system. The specific technical details of the vulnerability are not provided in the given information. However, it is important to note that this vulnerability has been fixed in version 3.0.3-34.el8 of the vsftpd package.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

3.0.3-34.el8

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update vsftpd

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Conclusion

The vsftpd bug fix and enhancement update addresses a vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to the system. It is recommended to update the vsftpd package to the fixed version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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