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vftpd buffer overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Checks if the remote ftp can be buffer overflown Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment It was possible to make the remote FTP server crash by issuing the commands : CWD CWD CWD Where is longer than 504 chars. A possible hacker can use this problem to prevent your FTP server from working properly, thus preventing legitimate users from using it. Solution : upgrade your FTP to the latest version, or change it. Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: 818 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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