CVE-1999-1544

Summary

CVE-1999-1544 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Microsoft IIS 3.0 and 4.0 FTP servers. An attacker, whether local or remote, can trigger the issue by sending an excessively long NLST (ls) command. The consequence of this vulnerability is a denial of service, preventing legitimate users from accessing the FTP server. This weakness, discovered in 1999, highlights the importance of timely software updates and strong server security configurations to mitigate potential threats.

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