CVE-1999-0950 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access via a buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server triggered by nested directory commands.
- 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-1999-0950?
CVE-1999-0950 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0950?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Texas Imperial Software Wftpd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0950?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0950 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-1999-0950 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0950 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3v89-92g8-3567.