CVE-1999-0879
CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0879 is a significant vulnerability affecting WU-FTPD and related FTP servers. The issue involves a buffer overflow, which can be exploited remotely. An attacker can manipulate macro variables in a message file, leading to unintended code execution with root privileges. This vulnerability poses a serious risk, as it allows unauthorized access to the affected system with highest privileges. System administrators are advised to apply available patches immediately to mitigate this threat.
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