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3Com 3CServer/3CDaemon FTP Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for 3Com 3CServer FTP Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is running the 3Com 3CServer or 3CDaemon FTP server.

There is a buffer overflow condition in the remote version of this
software. A possible hacker may exeploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code
on the remote host with the rights of the FTP server (root).

Solution : Upgrade to the latest version of this software.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 12155, 12463

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