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Title: RobotFTP Server Remote Pre-authenticated Command Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Severity: MODERATE

Description:

RobotFTP Server is an FTP Server for Microsoft Windows operating systems.

RobotFTP server has been reported prone to a denial of service vulnerability. The issue presents itself when certain commands are sent to the service, before authentication is negotiated.

Reportedly when the service handles LIST or CMD directives (or other commands), represented as a hexadecimal string, prior to authentication, the service will fail effectively denying service to legitimate users.

RobotFTP server versions up to and including version 2 are reported prone to this issue.

Affected Products:

  • RobotFTP RobotFTP Server 1.0.0
  • RobotFTP RobotFTP Server 2.0.0
  • RobotFTP RobotFTP Server 2.0.0Beta 1

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