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RobotFTP DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of RobotFTP

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host seems to be running RobotFTP.

RobotFTP server has been reported prone to a denial of service vulnerability.
The issue presents itself when certain commands are sent to the service,
before authentication is negotiated.

The following versions of RobotFTP are vulnerable:
RobotFTP RobotFTP Server 1.0
RobotFTP RobotFTP Server 2.0 Beta 1
RobotFTP RobotFTP Server 2.0

Solution : Use a different FTP server
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 9729

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Audun Larsen

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