Xlight ftp server CD command denial of service
| xlight-cd-dos (13978) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Xlight ftp server is vulnerable to denial of service. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a denial of service by sending a specially-crafted cd request containing a tilde (~) character.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Xlight ftp server (1.41 or later), available from the Xlight ftp server Web site. See References.
References:
- Xlight ftp server Web site: Xlight FTP server - Fast, easy and secure FTP server for Windows.
- BID-9215: XLight FTP Server Tilde Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Xlight FTP server Xlight FTP server 1.40
Reported:
Dec 15, 2003
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