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TYPSoft FTP Server RETR 0 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for RETR 0 denial of service vulnerability in TYPSoft FTP Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote FTP server is affected by a denial of service flaw.

Description :

The remote host appears to be using TYPSoft FTP Server, a small FTP
server for Windows.

The version of TYPSoft FTP Server installed on the remote host suffers
from a denial of service vulnerability. By sending multiple 'RETR 0'
commands, an authenticated attacker can crash the server.

See also :

http://www.exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-016-typsoft-ftpd.txt

Solution :

Grant access only to trusted users.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:R/C:N/A:P/I:N/B:A)

Networks Security ID: 15104

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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