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Flash Media Server Administration Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for denial of service vulnerability in Flash Media Server Administration Service

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote service is prone to a remote denial of service attack.

Description :

The remote host appears to be using Flash Media Server.

The version of Flash Media Server installed on the remote host
is affected by a flaw in its administration server that causes it to crash
if it receives a single character. The administration server
is used to remotely administer Flash Media Server, and this flaw
can be used by a possible hacker to disable access to this service.

See also :

http://www.ipomonis.com/advisories/Flash_media_server_2.txt

Solution :

Limit access to this port to trusted users.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3.3
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/I:N/A:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 15822

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