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EFTP installation directory disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
EFTP installation directory disclosure

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote FTP server can be used to acertain the
installation directory by sending a request on an
unexisting file.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain more knowledge about
this host, such as its filesystem layout.

Solution : update your FTP server
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID: 3331, 3333

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Michel Arboi

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