CVE-1999-1475

N/A Unknown
Published: November 19, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

ProFTPd 1.2 compiled with the mod_sqlpw module records user passwords in the wtmp log file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords and gain privileges by reading wtmp, e.g. via the last command.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/35483
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/812
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/35483
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/812
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
28th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

proftpd_project