CVE-1999-1337
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Aug 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1337 is a vulnerability affecting the FTP client in Midnight Commander (mc) prior to version 4.5.11. This issue allows local users to gain privileges by accessing the plaintext usernames and passwords stored in the world-readable history file for visited FTP sites. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential system compromise. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Midnight Commander to mitigate this risk.
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