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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.801640
Category:FTP
Title:ProFTPD Denial of Service Vulnerability
Summary:ProFTPD is prone to a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
ProFTPD is prone to a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is due to an error in 'pr_data_xfer()' function which allows
remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption)
via an ABOR command during a data transfer.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to cause a denial of service.

Affected Software/OS:
ProFTPD versions prior to 1.3.2rc3

Solution:
Upgrade to ProFTPD version 1.3.2rc3 or later.

CVSS Score:
4.0

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

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2008-7265
Debian Security Information: DSA-2191 (Google Search)
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2191
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