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This is a denial-of-service flaw in the Novell NetWare FTP server component NWFTPD.nlm. If an affected FTP service allows anonymous access, a remote attacker could crash the service or server process, disrupting file transfer availability. The provided sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Novell NetWare environments running the FTP server with NWFTPD.nlm before 5.01w, especially if FTP is reachable from untrusted networks and anonymous FTP is enabled. The source bundle lacks structured CPEs, so inventory validation is required. Prioritize remediation if any legacy NetWare FTP service is still reachable by users or the internet. Business risk is service disruption rather than confirmed compromise, but legacy unsupported systems can create disproportionate operational risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any Novell NetWare FTP servers still in service.; Update NWFTPD.nlm to 5.01w or later where vendor guidance supports it.; Disable anonymous FTP if it is not required..
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