CVE-2012-6095
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the...
CVE-2012-6095 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 1.2) in Proftpd, published January 13, 2013. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.69%, the 53rd percentile. Fixed in proftpd-dfsg 1.3.4a-3.
- Severity
- 1.2 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.69%EPSS, 53rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.3.4a-3proftpd-dfsg +3 more
Description
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition and a symlink attack on the (1) MKD or (2) XMKD commands.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
proftpd-dfsgDebian:12 | before 1.3.4a-3 | 1.3.4a-3 |
proftpd-dfsgDebian:13 | before 1.3.4a-3 | 1.3.4a-3 |
proftpd-dfsgDebian:14 | before 1.3.4a-3 | 1.3.4a-3 |
proftpd-dfsgDebian:6.0 | before 1.3.3a-6squeeze6, plus listed versions 1.3.3a-61.3.3a-6squeeze11.3.3a-6squeeze41.3.3a-6squeeze5 | 1.3.3a-6squeeze6 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition and a symlink attack on the (1) MKD or (2) XMKD commands.
- Record
CVE-2012-6095- CVSS 2.0
- 1.2 Low
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-362
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition and a symlink attack on the (1) MKD or (2) XMKD commands.
- Record
CVE-2012-6095- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-5965No score
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition and a symlink attack on the (1) MKD or (2) XMKD commands.
- Record
EUVD-2012-5965- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-c2hf-xq5q-pvf6No score
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the...
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition and a symlink attack on the (1) MKD or (2) XMKD commands.
- Record
GHSA-c2hf-xq5q-pvf6- Weakness
- CWE-362
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition and a symlink attack on the (1) MKD or (2) XMKD commands.
- Record
CVE-2012-6095- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2012-6095No score
ProFTPD before 1.3.5rc1, when using the UserOwner directive, allows local users to modify the ownership of arbitrary files via a race condition and a symlink attack on the (1) MKD or (2) XMKD commands.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2012-6095- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
proftpd.org/docs/NEWS-1.3.5rc1
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/07/3
bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3841
secunia.com/advisories/51823
debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2606
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6095
github.com/advisories/GHSA-c2hf-xq5q-pvf6
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6095