CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0878
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.22%
80th percentile - higher than 80% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain full system privileges, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the FTP server to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of buffer overflow.
Other vulnerabilities in WU-FTPD i powiązane serwery FTP
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.