CVE-1999-0879

Description

Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.

Affected products

• bsdi / bsd_os2.1 – 2.1
• bsdi / bsd_os3.0 – 3.0
• caldera / openlinux1.0 – 1.0

Exploits & proofs of concept

• exploit-dbWashington University WU-FTPD 2.5.0 - 'message' Remote Buffer Overflowby typo/teso

References

• MISChttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0879