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Quick and Easy FTP Server Multiple Connection DoS
Secunia Advisory: SA8903
Release Date: 2003-06-02
Popularity: 5,184 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 1.x

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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Quick and Easy FTP Server, which can be exploited by a malicious person to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) on a vulnerable FTP server.

Reportedly, it is possible to cause the service to crash by establishing multiple connections to the server from the same IP address.

The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.70. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 1.71:
http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~pablovdm/downloads/ftpserver171.zip

Provided and/or discovered by:
dr_insane

Original Advisory:
http://packetstormsecurity.nl/0305-exploits/baby.txt

Other References:
http://www.pablovandermeer.nl/ftp_server.html


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