What happened
Serv-U FTP Server allows remote attackers to bypass its anti-hammering feature by first logging on as a valid user (possibly anonymous) and then attempting to guess the passwords of other users.
Affected versions
n/a: n/a Fixed: See vendor advisory.
Why it matters
Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.
Detection & mitigation
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
- Review affected product exposure and access logs.
Public PoC references
RepositoryAuthorFirst seenReference
www.securityfocus.comNVD reference2000-12-11VerifiedExploit-DB 20334Cat Soft Serv-U FTP Server 2.5.x - Brute ForceCraig2000-10-29VerifiedSource timeline
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Record history
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