Progress Software fixes critical bugs in WS_FTP Server

Bugs are being actively exploited, say researchers

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Progress Software fixes critical bugs in WS_FTP Server
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Progress Software fixes critical bugs in WS_FTP Server

Progress Software has resolved multiple security vulnerabilities within its WinSock File Transfer Protocol (WS_FTP) Server product, including one carrying the highest possible threat rating.

Last week, Progress, the company behind the recently hacked MOVEit file-sharing tool, released an advisory regarding secure file transfer solution WS_FSP Server, to address a total of eight vulnera...

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