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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 >> BSD ftpd setproctitle() format string Vulnerability Assessment Details
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BSD ftpd setproctitle() format string |
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Checks if the remote ftpd is vulnerable to format string attacks Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote FTP server misuses the function setproctitle() and may permit a possible hacker to gain a root shell on this host by logging in as 'anonymous' and providing a carefully crafted format string as its email address. Solution : upgrade your FTP server. Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 1425, 1438 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison |
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