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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: denial
SOCKS4A hostname overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Too long hostname kills the SOCKS4A server
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
It was possible to kill the remote SOCKS4A server by
sending a request with a too long hostname.
A cracker may exploit this vulnerability to make your SOCKS server
crash continually or even execute arbitrary code on your system.
Solution : upgrade your software
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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