Vsftpd.Heavy.Load.Handling.DoS

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This indicates an attack attempt against a Denial-Of-Service vulnerability in vsftpd.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a large number of incoming TCP connections. It allows a remote attacker to cause a race condition error on a targeted FTP server.

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Vsftpd Vsftpd 1.2.1

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Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version of vsftpd (1.2.2 or later):
http://vsftpd.beasts.org/

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)