WS_FTP Server CWD Command Remote DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 14586

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Synopsis

The remote FTP server has a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

According to its banner, the version of WS_FTP running on the remote host has a denial of service vulnerability. Sending a 'CWD' command followed by a long argument causes the service to crash.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of WS_FTP.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 14586

File Name: wsftp_cwd_dos.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 8/31/2004

Updated: 8/7/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

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

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/2/1999

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0362

BID: 217

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