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NETFile FTP/Web Server FXP Denial of Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for FXP DoS vulnerability in NETFile FTP/Web Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

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

Description :

The NETFile FTP/Web server on the remote host is vulnerable to a
denial of service attack due to its support of the FXP protocol and
its failure to validate the IP address supplied in a PORT command.

See also :

http://www.security.org.sg/vuln/netfileftp746port.html

Solution :

Upgrade to NETFile FTP/Web Server 7.6.0 or later and
disable FXP support.

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: 13653

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