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SMTP antivirus scanner DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
42.zip antivirus MTA DoS

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
This script sends the 42.zip recursive archive to the
mail server. If there is an antivirus filter, it may start eating huge
amounts of CPU or memory.

Solution: Reconfigure your antivirus / upgrade it

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 3027

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

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