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D-Link router overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks the firmware version of the remote D-Link router

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is a D-Link router running a firmware version
older than, or as old as 2.70.

There is a flaw in this version which may permit a possible hacker
to crash the remote device by sending an overly long
argument to the 'syslog.htm' page.

Solution : None at this time. Filter incoming traffic to this port
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Tenable Network Security

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