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	FTP CWD ~root command
advICE :Intrusions : 2001304

FAQ

Oh my gosh, I'm being HACKED!!!

How do I report the hacker to my ISP?

I'm seeing lots of attacks, is this normal?

Summary
Intrusion attempt.
Details
Old versions of FTP servers support this command, which permits undesirable access to the server.

more information

advICE: FTP defense: How to harden an FTP server against Internet attacks.
advICE: FTP exploits: A list of common ways that intruders break into FTP servers.
Improving the Security of Your Site by Breaking Into it: by Dan Farmer and Wietse Venema
CVE-1999-0082 CWD ~root command in ftpd allows root access.

parametric information

length The length of the directory name; if it is longer than a few hundred characters, then it may be a buffer overflow attempt.

directory The initial portion of the directory name.

 
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FTP CWD ~root command