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Novell FTP DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Attempts to crash the remote FTPd

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to crash the remote FTP server by sending
a NULL value to it.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to prevent this host to
accomplish its job properly.

Solution : See http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2965109.htm
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7072

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