CVE-1999-0256 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in War FTP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0256?
CVE-1999-0256 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in War FTP allows remote execution of commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0256?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Jgaa Warftpd, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0256?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0256 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0256 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Nt
Sources
Also known as GHSA-836r-gprf-7h7h.