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Vulnerability Assessment Details

ipop2d reads arbitrary files

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
checks if ipop2 allows the reading of any file

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote pop2 server permits the reading of arbitrary
files for authenticated users, using the 'fold' command.

Solution : Contact your vendor for the latest software release.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1484

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison

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