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Family: FTP --> Category: destructive_attack
ftp USER, PASS or HELP overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary attempts some buffer overflows
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote FTP server is susceptible to buffer overflow attacks.
Description :
The remote FTP server closes the connection when a command or argument
is too long. This is probably due to a buffer overflow and may allow
a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
Solution :
Upgrade / switch the FTP server software or disable the service if not
needed.
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 8
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
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