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Chameleon SMTPd overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if smtpd can be crashed

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
It was possible to
crash the remote SMTP server by issuing
the HELP command followed by a too long
argument.

This problem may permit a possible hacker to
prevent you from sending or receiving
e-mails, thus preventing you to
work properly.

Solution : Update your SMTP server.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 2387

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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