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Intersoft NetTerm Netftpd USER Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for NetTerm Netftpd

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is running NetTerm Netftpd server.

There is a buffer overflow condition in the remote version of this
software. A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code
on the remote host with the rights of the FTP server.

Solution : Remove this software (no longer supported).

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 13396

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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