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TYPSoft FTP Server Denial of Service
Secunia Advisory: SA10972
Release Date: 2004-02-25
Popularity: 5,178 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:TYPSoft FTP Server 1.x

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Description:
intuit has identified a vulnerability in TYPSoft FTP Server, allowing malicious people to cause a Denial of Service.

The problem is that the FTP server fails to handle certain queries for invalid paths such as "//./". This causes the FTP service to stop responding.

The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 1.10. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Grant only trusted users access to the service.

Provided and/or discovered by:
intuit


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