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Omron WorldView Wnn Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks if the remote Wnn can be buffer overflown

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It was possible to make the remote Wnn server crash
by sending an oversized string to it.

Solution : upgrade to the latest version or contact your vendor
for a patch
See also: http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4413
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1603

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Renaud Deraison

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