[ GLSA 201309-08 ] FileZilla: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: FileZilla: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201309-08)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: September 15, 2013
Bug(s): #479880, #482672
ID: 201309-08

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in FileZilla, the worst of
which could result in arbitrary code execution.


Background

FileZilla is an open source FTP client.

Affected Packages

Package: net-ftp/filezilla
Vulnerable: < 3.7.3
Unaffected: >= 3.7.3
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in FileZilla. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to connect to a malicious server,
resulting in possible arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service.
Additionally, a local attacker could read sensitive memory, potentially
resulting in password disclosure.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All FileZilla users should upgrade to the latest version: