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CVE-1999-0878

10.0 · HIGH

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

Published Aug 22, 1999beroftpdEPSS 2.22%

Overview

CVE-1999-0878 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting beroftpd beroftpd. It was published on August 22, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from beroftpd. Update beroftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0878?

CVE-1999-0878 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting beroftpd beroftpd. It was published on August 22, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0878?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0878?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from beroftpd. Update beroftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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