CVE-1999-0879

Summary

CVE-1999-0879 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting WU-FTPD and related FTP servers. This issue permits remote attackers to exploit macro variables in a message file, resulting in an excessive data write to a buffer. The excess data can be manipulated to execute arbitrary code, granting attackers root privileges, thereby compromising the security of the affected system. This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, including unauthorized access, data theft, and system takeover. It is essential to apply the available patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk.

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