CVE-1999-1568
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.34%
Last modified
CVE-1999-1568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Off-by-one error in NcFTPd FTP server before 2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long PORT command.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Off-by-one error in NcFTPd FTP server before 2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long PORT command.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ncftp | Ncftpd Server | < 2.4.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91981352617720&w=2Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12699Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91981352617720&w=2Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12699Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-1568?
Off-by-one error in NcFTPd FTP server before 2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long PORT command.
How severe is CVE-1999-1568?
CVE-1999-1568 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1568?
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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