CVE-1999-1475
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Nov 19, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1475 is a vulnerability affecting ProFTPd 1.2 servers with the mod_sqlpw module installed. This issue arises due to the server logging user passwords in the wtmp log file. Malicious local users can exploit this weakness by using the last command to access the log file and retrieve the passwords, granting them privileged access. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securing access to server logs and properly configuring third-party modules.
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Affected Products
- Proftpd Project Proftpd