CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0457

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.40%

32th percentile - higher than 32% of all known CVEs

Summary

The ftpwatch program in Linux allows local users to gain root privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system and potential takeover by local users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the ftpwatch program to the latest version and restrict access to it for unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Linux ftpwatch program allows local users to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS