CVE-1999-0017

Summary

CVE-1999-0017 is a vulnerability affecting FTP (File Transfer Protocol) servers, which allows an attacker to connect to unintended ports on machines other than the intended FTP client. This issue, also known as FTP bounce, can potentially enable unauthorized access to sensitive data or services by exploiting the FTP server's lack of proper port filtering. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to launch further attacks or establish a foothold in a target network. This weakness emphasizes the importance of securing FTP servers and implementing proper network segmentation and access control policies.

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