CVE-1999-0879

Summary

CVE-1999-0879 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting WU-FTPD and related FTP servers. This issue arises due to the improper handling of macro variables in message files, allowing remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation can result in the attacker gaining root privileges, posing a serious threat to the security of affected systems. It is recommended that administrators immediately patch their FTP servers to mitigate this risk.

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