CVE-1999-0879

N/A Unknown

Published: October 01, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.

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Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

Source: cve@mitre.org

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

CVSS v3 Score

N/A / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

4.6%

89th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

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