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DC++ Download Drive File Appending Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for download drive file appending vulnerability in DC++

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote Windows host contains an application that is affected by a
file integrity flaw.

Description :

According to its version number, the DC++ client installed on the
remote host is prone to a vulnerability that may let a remote user
append data to files anywhere on the drive on which DC++ is installed.

See also :

http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=40287&release_id=319316

Solution :

Upgrade to DC++ 0.674 or greater.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:N/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 13088

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