Novell Netware FTP Server contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. This issue occurs when any account brute force attempt is made. The saturation of login attempts will exhaust the resources of the service causing it to shut down unexpectedly.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Workaround
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this vulnerability. It is possible to temporarily work around the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Modify inetd to allow more connections for a period of
time.
