Update on Auto_FTP Initial Vulnerabilities Nightfall Security Group [http://www.nfsg.org] Skalore [skaloreat_private] In the 5th of October, 1999 Nightfall Security Group reported on several flaws within Auto_FTP version 0.2. We are proud to announce that the author Joshua Curtis, has made significant updates and improvments to the utility. Auto_FTP v0.03 now: - Creates a random directory in a directory structure your specify to transfer files from - The program will now check auto_ftp.conf to verify that the owner is correct, if it is not it will not send the file and will alert root - You can define users who can utilize the program - The documentation also includes on how to make auto_ftp.conf not readable by everyone Joshua Curtis is an example of programmers who take considerations very seriously and who correct flaws within their programs in a reasonable time and notify the public about it. Auto_FTP is now a program that is worth taking a look at. -- FINAL UPDATE Auto_FTP v0.02 -- Nightfall Security Group [http://www.nfsg.org] Skalore [skaloreat_private] -- ------------------ skaloreat_private Chairman of ToorCon (http://www.toorcon.com) Founder of San Diego 2600 (http://www.sd2600.net) "If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed." - Albert Einstein ------------------
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