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Fedora ProFTPD Update Fixes ACL Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2026-35025
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Fedora has released an update for ProFTPD addressing CVE-2026-35025, which involves an ACL bypass via the /proc/self/root path prefix. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized file access through procfs filesystems, potentially compromising system security. The update introduces a new module, mod_procfs, which is enabled by default to mitigate this risk. Users are encouraged to audit their Linux privileges to limit potential escalations and damage. The vulnerability was published on June 24, 2026, and affects multiple versions of the ProFTPD server. The update can be installed using the 'dnf' package manager. System administrators should apply the patch promptly to secure their systems against this vulnerability.
Key Points: • Fedora released a patch for ProFTPD addressing CVE-2026-35025. • The vulnerability allows ACL bypass via /proc/self/root, risking unauthorized file access. • System administrators should update using 'dnf' to mitigate potential security risks.