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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.10081
Category:FTP
Title:FTP bounce check
Summary:NOSUMMARY
Description:Description:
It is possible to force the FTP server
to connect to third parties hosts, by using the PORT command.
This problem allows intruders to use your network resources to
scan other hosts, making them think the attack comes from your
network, or it can even allow them to go through your firewall.

Solution : Upgrade to the latest version of your FTP server,
or use another FTP server.

Risk factor : Medium

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-1999-0017
Cert/CC Advisory: CA-97.27.FTP_bounce
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0017
XForce ISS Database: ftp-bounce
XForce ISS Database: ftp-privileged-port
CopyrightThis script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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