CVE-1999-0838

Summary

CVE-1999-0838 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Serv-U FTP version 2.5. This issue permits remote users to execute denial-of-service attacks through the SITE command. By sending specially crafted input, attackers can cause the software to exceed the buffer limit, resulting in unexpected behavior or a crash. The consequences of this vulnerability include service disruption and potential system instability. It is recommended that users upgrade to a secure and patched version of Serv-U FTP to mitigate this risk.

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