CVE-1999-0878

Summary

CVE-1999-0878 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting WU-FTPD and related FTP servers. An attacker can exploit this flaw during the MAPPING_CHDIR command, leading to arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation grants the attacker root privileges, posing a significant threat to the affected system. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and has since been addressed through various patches and updates. It underscores the importance of timely software maintenance and robust security configurations for FTP servers.

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