CVE-1999-0878 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in the MAPPING_CHDIR command of WU-FTPD and related FTP servers.
- 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-1999-0878?
CVE-1999-0878 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0878?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Beroftpd Beroftpd, Washington University Wu-Ftpd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0878?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0878 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-1999-0878 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0878 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fhw-m656-mf22.