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TITLE:
vxFtpSrv "USER" Command Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA16837

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16837/

CRITICAL:
Moderately critical

IMPACT:
DoS, System access

WHERE:
>From local network

SOFTWARE:
vxFtpSrv for Windows CE and Pocket PC 0.x
http://secunia.com/product/5711/

DESCRIPTION:
Seth Fogie has reported a vulnerability in vxFtpSrv, which can be
exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or
potentially to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in handling an
overly long user name. This can be exploited to crash the server, or
potentially to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability has been reported in 0.9.7. Other versions may also
be affected.

SOLUTION:
Restrict access to the server.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Seth Fogie, Airscanner Mobile Security.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://www.airscanner.com/security/05081102_vxftpsrv.htm

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