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MDKSA-2001:090: wu-ftpd

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the wu-ftpd package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2001:090 (wu-ftpd).

A vulnerability in wu-ftpd's ftpglob() function was found by the CORE ST team.
This vulnerability can be exploited to obtain root access on the FTP server.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:090
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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