TYPSoft FTP Server Malformed STOR / RETR Command DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11097

Synopsis

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

Description

The remote FTP server crashes when it is sent the command RETR ../../* or STOR ../../*

An attacker may use this flaw to cause the server to crash.

Solution

Upgrade the software or use another FTP service.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11097

File Name: typsoft_ftp_DoS.nasl

Version: 1.25

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 8/21/2002

Updated: 8/1/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/8/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1156

BID: 3409