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CVE-1999-0911

UnknownEPSS 38.05%

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CVE-1999-0911 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in ProFTPD, wu-ftpd, and beroftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.. EPSS estimates a 38.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in ProFTPD, wu-ftpd, and beroftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
38.05%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Proftpd ProjectProftpd1.2_pre1
Proftpd ProjectProftpd1.2_pre2
Proftpd ProjectProftpd1.2_pre3
Proftpd ProjectProftpd1.2_pre4
Proftpd ProjectProftpd1.2_pre5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0911?
Buffer overflow in ProFTPD, wu-ftpd, and beroftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.
How severe is CVE-1999-0911?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0911 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 38.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0911?
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