CVE-1999-1090

Summary

CVE-1999-1090 is a vulnerability affecting the NCSA Telnet package used in Macintosh and PC systems. Contrary to its configuration settings, this software unintentionally enables FTP access, allowing remote attackers to manipulate files without the need for an "ftp=yes" line. This oversight poses a significant risk, as unauthorized users can read and modify arbitrary files on the vulnerable system.

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