COMMAND
ftpd
SYSTEMS AFFECTED
GoodTech Systems FTP 3.0.1.2.1.0 (evaluation build)
PROBLEM
Peter Grundl (Defcom Labs Advisory def-2001-03) found following.
The GoodTech FTP server does not properly free ressources. This
can result in the FTP server either crashing or displaying its
banner and immediately disconnecting the user.
Connecting approx. 2060-2080 times (one at a time) to the FTP
server, using sockets, can result in the server either crashing
or refusing to accept more connections. This appears to depend on
the rate the connections are received by the FTP server. A fast
flood results in a crash, whereas a slow flood results in the ftp
banner being displayed and an immediate disconnect.
SOLUTION
Obtain the latest build from the vendor:
http://www.goodtechsys.com