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CVE-1999-0911

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in ProFTPD, wu-ftpd, and beroftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested...

Published: Feb 4, 2000
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 17, 1999

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

38.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in ProFTPD, wu-ftpd, and beroftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.

Sources

ProFTPd 1.2 pre1/pre2/pre3/pre4/pre5 - Remote Buffer Overflow (1)Exploit
babcia padlina ltd · linux · Aug 17, 1999
ProFTPd 1.2 pre1/pre2/pre3/pre4/pre5 - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
anonymous · linux · Aug 27, 1999

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