CVE-1999-0457

Summary

CVE-1999-0457 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux ftpwatch program. Maliciously crafted input can be used by local users to exploit this flaw, granting them root privileges. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it enables attackers to gain full control of the affected system. The ftpwatch program, designed to monitor FTP uploads and downloads, fails to adequately restrict access, allowing local users to escalate their privileges to the highest level. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and poses a notable risk to systems running this outdated software.

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