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DreamFTP format string

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Logs as a %n

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote DreamFTP server is vulnerable to a format string attack
when processing the USER command.

A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to gain a shell on this host.

Solution : Upgrade to DreamFTP 1.03 or newer (when available) or use
another FTP server.

Risk factor: High

Networks Security ID: 9800

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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