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ArGoSoft FTP Server < 1.4.2.8 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Gets the version of the remote ArGoSoft server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote FTP server is susceptible to several file access attacks.

Description :

The remote host is running the ArGoSoft FTP Server.

It is reported that ArGoSoft FTP Server permits a possible hacker to upload
shortcut (.LNK) files via either a 'SITE UNZIP' or 'SITE COPY' command
and gain read and write access to any files and directories on the FTP
server.

See also :

http://www.argosoft.com/ftpserver/changelist.aspx

Solution :

Upgrade to ArGoSoft FTP 1.4.2.8 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10.0
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 12487, 12632

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