Synopsis
The remote host is running an FTP client that is affected by a remote buffer overflow vulnerability.
Description
The remote host is running FTP Voyager - an FTP client.
The version installed is earlier than 10.0.0.1. Such versions are reportedly affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this flaw in order to execute arbitrary code on this host.
To exploit it, an attacker would need to set up a rogue FTP server and have a user on this host connect to it.
Solution
Upgrade to version FTP Voyager 10.0.0.1 or newer.
Plugin Details
File Name: ftpvoyager_overflow.nasl
Agent: windows
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 5/23/2003
Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/9/2003
Reference Information
BID: 7862