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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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