CVE-1999-0879 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in WU-FTPD message files, requiring immediate patching of 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-1999-0879?
CVE-1999-0879 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 macro variables in a message file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0879?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Caldera Openlinux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0879?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0879 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-1999-0879 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0879 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w87h-rw9r-9p4c.