CVE-1999-0914 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Debian netstd FTP client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious server responses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0914?
CVE-1999-0914 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the FTP client in the Debian GNU/Linux netstd package.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0914?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0914?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0914 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-1999-0914 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0914 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fx83-p5c7-qq9h.