CVE-1999-0527

Summary

CVE-1999-0527 is a vulnerability affecting anonymous FTP accounts, where system-critical data permissions are inadequate. This issue allows unauthorized users to potentially modify or access sensitive information such as password files or execute commands like "ls." The root directory being writeable by the world is a significant concern, as it increases the risk of data breaches or unintended modifications. This vulnerability can lead to serious security implications if exploited, making it crucial to address the misconfigured permissions in FTP servers promptly.

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