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XTramail control denial

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Overflows the remote server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
There is a buffer overflow
in the remote service when it is issued the
following command :

Username: (buffer)

Where 'buffer' is 15000 chars.

This problem may permit a possible hacker to
execute arbitrary code on this computer.

Solution : contact your vendor for a
patch.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 791

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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