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CVE-2010-2072

3.6 · LOW

Pyftpd 0.8.4 creates log files with predictable names in a temporary directory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service and obtain sensitive information.

Published Jun 16, 2010radovan_garabikCWE-310EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2010-2072 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting radovan_garabik pyftpd. It was published on June 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Pyftpd 0.8.4 creates log files with predictable names in a temporary directory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service and obtain sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from radovan_garabik. Update pyftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=585773Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/13/1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/40842Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59429Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=585773Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/13/1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/40842Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59429

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2072?

CVE-2010-2072 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting radovan_garabik pyftpd. It was published on June 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2010-2072?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2072?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from radovan_garabik. Update pyftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2072?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2072 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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