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Serv-U FTP Server < 5.2.0.1 'STOU' Command Remote DoS

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2275

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Description

The remote host is running Serv-U FTP server. There is a bug in the way this version handles the 'STOU' command, which is used to send files to a remote server. It is reported that Serv-U FTP server will crash if it receives certain 'STOU' requests. An attacker may connect to the remote server and issue a 'STOU' request to deny service to legitimate users.

Solution

Upgrade to version 5.2.0.1 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 2275

Family: FTP Servers

Published: 9/13/2004

Updated: 3/6/2019

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 4.4

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

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Temporal Score: 5.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:serv-u:serv-u

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-1675

BID: 11155