Xlight FTP Server 1.x - Long Directory Request Remote Denial of Service

Author: intuit
type: dos
platform: windows
port: 0
date_added: 2004-02-05
date_updated: 2012-12-25
verified: 1
codes: CVE-2004-0255;OSVDB-6614
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source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9585/info

A problem in the handling of large requests has been reported to result in service instability in XLight FTP Server under some circumstances. Because of this, it may be possible for a remote attacker to deny service to legitimate users of the software.

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