To allow or deny certain file types with vsftpd, you can use the deny_file and allow_file options in the vsftpd configuration file.
To deny .exe files, add the following line to your vsftpd configuration file:
This line will deny any file with a .exe extension. You can also use wildcards to match multiple file types:
To allow .exe files and deny all other file types, add the following line:
Replace {filename_pattern} with the appropriate file name pattern, such as * to match all filenames.
After making changes to the vsftpd configuration file, be sure to restart the vsftpd service for the changes to take effect. You can use the following command to restart the vsftpd service on most Linux systems:
Note that allowing or denying file types with vsftpd can be a useful security measure, but it is not foolproof. Attackers can still attempt to bypass these restrictions by renaming files or using other tactics. Therefore, it is important to implement other security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits to ensure the safety of your system.
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