CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0368
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk39.23%
98th percentile - higher than 98% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflows in wuarchive ftpd (wu-ftpd) and ProFTPD can lead to remote root access.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers to gain full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update FTP servers to the latest versions that address this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflows in wuarchive ftpd (wu-ftpd) and ProFTPD lead to remote root access, a.k.a. palmetto.