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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> FTP >> AIX FTPd buffer overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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AIX FTPd buffer overflow |
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Checks if the remote FTPd can be buffer overflown Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment It was possible to make the remote FTP server crash by issuing this command : CEL aaaa[...]aaaa This problem is known has the 'AIX FTPd' overflow and may permit the remote user to easily gain access to the root (super-user) account on the remote system. Solution : If you are using AIX FTPd, then read IBM's advisory number ERS-SVA-E01-1999:004.1, or contact your vendor for a patch. Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 679 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison |
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