CVE-1999-0368 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Sep 1999 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit buffer overflows in wu-ftpd and ProFTPD to gain root access 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-1999-0368?

CVE-1999-0368 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, 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 overflows in wuarchive ftpd (wu-ftpd) and ProFTPD lead to remote root access, a.k.a. palmetto.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0368?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Caldera Openlinux, Debian Debian Linux, Proftpd Project Proftpd, Redhat Linux, Sco Openserver, Sco Unixware and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0368?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0368 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-1999-0368 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0368 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjq9-4mrj-pv4g.