CVE-1999-0914

Summary

CVE-1999-0914 signifies a critical buffer overflow vulnerability identified in the Debian GNU/Linux netstd FTP client. This issue allows maliciously crafted FTP commands to exceed the intended size limit, resulting in an overflow of memory. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause the system to crash. A successful attack could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or denial of service. It is essential for Debian users to update their netstd package to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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