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WS_FTP client weak stored password

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check IPSWITCH WS_FTP version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host has a version of the WS_FTP client which use a weak
encryption method to store site password.

Solution : Upgrade to the newest version of the WS_FTP client
See also : http://www.ipswitch.com/
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 547

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

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