CVE-1999-0079

Summary

CVE-1999-0079 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting FTP (File Transfer Protocol) servers. Attackers can exploit this weakness by sending multiple PASV (Passive Mode) commands, causing the server to exhaust its available ports and become unresponsive. This issue may result in a complete service outage, making it crucial for system administrators to apply the necessary patches or configuration changes to mitigate the risk.

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