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Vulnerability Assessment Details

WinSCP URI Handler File Access Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks version of WinSCP

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote Windows host has an application that permits arbitrary file
access.

Description :

According to its version, the WinSCP program installed on the remote
host may permit a remote attacker to automatically initiate a file
transfer to or from the affected host or to append log information to
an existing file, provided the user can be tricked into clicking on a
malicious link.

See also :

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046810.html
http://winscp.net/eng/docs/history#3.8.2

Solution :

Upgrade to WinSCP version 3.8.2 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3.7
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:N/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 18384

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security

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