CVE-1999-1293

Summary

CVE-1999-1293 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting mod_proxy in Apache 1.2.5 and earlier versions. Malformed FTP commands are the culprit, triggering the Apache server to dump its core, resulting in a service disruption. Attackers can exploit this remotely, causing significant inconvenience and potential downtime for affected systems. System administrators should update Apache to a patched version to mitigate this issue.

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