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GoodTech SMTP Server Malformed RCPT TO Denial of Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for malformed RCPT TO denial of service vulnerability in GoodTech SMTP Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote SMTP server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description :

The version of GoodTech SMTP Server running on the remote host is
prone to a denial of service attacks that can be triggered by sending
a 'RCPT TO' command with the sole argument 'A'.

See also :

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-June/034457.html

Solution :

Upgrade to GoodTech SMTP Server 5.15 or newer.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:P/I:N/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 13888

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