CVE-1999-1326

Summary

CVE-1999-1326 is a vulnerability affecting the wu-ftpd 2.4 FTP server. This issue arises due to the server's failure to drop privileges properly when handling the ABOR (abort file transfer) command during a file transfer. This incorrect handling of signals results in local and potentially remote attackers being able to read arbitrary files on the system. The vulnerability can lead to serious data leaks, making it essential to update affected FTP servers to a more secure version.

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