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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.900272
Category:Denial of Service
Title:ActFax LPD/LPR Server 4.25 DoS Vulnerability
Summary:ActFax LPD/LPR Server is prone to a denial of service (DoS); vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
ActFax LPD/LPR Server is prone to a denial of service (DoS)
vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is caused by a buffer overflow error when processing
packets sent to port 515/TCP, which could be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers to
crash an affected daemon or execute arbitrary code.

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

Affected Software/OS:
ActiveFax version 4.25 (Build 0221). Other versions may also
be affected.

Solution:
No known solution was made available for at least one year
since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution
options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or
replace the product by another one.

CVSS Score:
8.5

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

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