CVE-1999-0256
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Feb 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0256 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting War FTP. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending specially crafted data to the server, causing the buffer to overflow and allowing the execution of arbitrary commands. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized system access and potentially serious consequences such as data theft or modification. War FTP users are advised to update their software to a patched version to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Microsoft Windows 95
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft