Gain a shell remotely : NNTP password overflow

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Test ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.17229

Category: Gain a shell remotely

Title: NNTP password overflow

Summary: The scanner was able to crash the remote NNTP server by sending; a too long password. This flaw is probably a buffer overflow and might be exploitable to; run arbitrary code on this machine.

Description: Summary:
The scanner was able to crash the remote NNTP server by sending
a too long password. This flaw is probably a buffer overflow and might be exploitable to
run arbitrary code on this machine.

Solution:
Apply the latest patches from your vendor or
use a safer software.

CVSS Score:
7.5

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

Copyright Copyright (C) 2005 Michel Arboi

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Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.17229
Category:	Gain a shell remotely
Title:	NNTP password overflow
Summary:	The scanner was able to crash the remote NNTP server by sending; a too long password. This flaw is probably a buffer overflow and might be exploitable to; run arbitrary code on this machine.
Description:	Summary: The scanner was able to crash the remote NNTP server by sending a too long password. This flaw is probably a buffer overflow and might be exploitable to run arbitrary code on this machine. Solution: Apply the latest patches from your vendor or use a safer software. CVSS Score: 7.5 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Copyright	Copyright (C) 2005 Michel Arboi