freeFTPD PORT Command Denial of Service Vulnerability

Summary
This host is running FreeFTPD Server and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to crash an affected server, effectively denying service to legitimate users. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to freeFTPd version 1.0.11 or later For updates refer to http://www.freesshd.com/?ctt=download
Insight
A NULL pointer dereferencing error exists when parsing the parameter of the PORT command. Logged on user can send a port command appended with some numbers to crash the server.
Affected
freeFTPd version 1.0.10 and prior
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