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ArGoSoft FTP Server XCWD Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Attempts a XCWD buffer overflows

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running the ArGoSoft FTP server.

It was possible to shut down the remote FTP server by issuing
a XCWD command followed by a too long argument.

This problem permits a possible hacker to prevent the remote site i
from sharing some resources with the rest of the world.

Solution : Upgrade to 1.4.1.2 or newer
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 8704

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

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