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GEN:SID | 1:1920 |
Message | FTP SITE NEWER overflow attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability associated with the FTP SITE NEWER command that may cause a denial of service or allow the upload of executable files. |
Impact | Remote access or denial of service. A successful attack can cause a denial of service or allow the upload of executable files on the vulnerable FTP server. |
Detailed Information | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability associated with the WU-FTP server version of the SITE NEWER command. It is possible to cause a denial of service attack that consumes memory or upload files to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the process running the FTP server. |
Affected Systems | Hosts running WU-FTPD 2.5.0. |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker can cause a denial of service or upload files to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable FTP server. |
Ease of Attack | Difficult. No known exploits available. |
Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. |
Additional References | Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/737 |
Rule References | bugtraq: 229 cve: 1999-0800 |
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DID:439515
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