CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0079
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.23%
80th percentile - higher than 80% of all known CVEs
Summary
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in FTP by issuing multiple PASV commands, causing the server to run out of available ports.
Risk Assessment
This attack can lead to the unavailability of the FTP service, affecting the organization's operations and potentially disrupting data transfers.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor and limit the number of PASV commands to prevent port exhaustion and implement mechanisms to protect against DoS attacks.
Original NVD description (English source)
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in FTP by issuing multiple PASV commands, causing the server to run out of available ports.