CVE-1999-0081

Summary

CVE-1999-0081 is a vulnerability affecting the wu-ftp file transfer server. This issue allows an attacker to overwrite files on the targeted system by sending a specially crafted request using the rnfr (request name to be transferred) command. The vulnerability arises from the server's insufficient input validation, making it susceptible to potential file overwriting attacks. An unauthorized user could exploit this weakness to change or delete sensitive files, leading to significant security implications.

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