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CuteFTP multiple flaws

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains the presence of CuteFTP.exe

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host has the program CuteFTP.exe installed.

CuteFTP is a FTP client which contains two overflow conditions
which may be exploited by a possible hacker to gain a shell on this
host.

To exploit these vulnerabilities, a possible hacker would need to set
up a rogue FTP server and lure a user of this host to browse it
using CuteFTP.

Solution : Upgrade to CuteFTP 5.0.2.0 or newer
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 6642, 6786

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