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SunFTP Buffer Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks if the remote SunFTP can be buffer overflown

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Buffer overflow in SunFTP build 9(1) permits remote attackers to cause
a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary commands by sending
more than 2100 characters to the server.

Solution : Switching to another FTP server, SunFTP is discontinued.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1638

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Xue Yong Zhi

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