CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0950
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk8.12%
94th percentile - higher than 94% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain full system privileges, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and infrastructure.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the WFTPD server to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of buffer overflow.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.

