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NNTP Server Password Handling Remote Overflow
high Nessus Plugin ID 17229
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Synopsis
The remote service is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.Description
Nessus was able to crash the remote NNTP server by sending a too long password.This flaw is probably a buffer overflow and might be exploitable to run arbitrary code on this machine.
Solution
Apply the latest patches from your vendor or use different software.Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 17229
File Name: nntp_too_long_password.nasl
Version: Revision: 1.15
Type: remote
Family: Gain a shell remotely
Published: 2/28/2005
Updated: 3/21/2017
Supported Sensors: Nessus