oftpd contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when the server receives a port command with a number that is higher than 255, and will result in loss of availability for the service.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.3.7 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.