critical10.0Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0879
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Washington University WU-FTPD 2.5.0 - 'message' Remote Buffer Overflow1999-10-19 · remote · multiple · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bsdi | Bsd Os | Versions 2.1, 3.0 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | Version 1.0 |