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CVE-1999-0878

UnknownEPSS 2.22%

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CVE-1999-0878 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.. EPSS estimates a 2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.22%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BeroftpdBeroftpd1.3.2
BeroftpdBeroftpd1.3.3
BeroftpdBeroftpd1.3.4
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr4
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr5
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr6
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr8
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr9
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr10
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr11
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr12
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr13
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr14
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_beta18_vr15
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_vr16
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.4.2_vr17
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0878?
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.
How severe is CVE-1999-0878?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0878?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST