Vulnerability Description
FTP servers can allow an attacker to connect to arbitrary ports on machines other than the FTP client, aka FTP bounce.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Inet | 5.01 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | 1.2 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 1.0 |
| Ibm | Aix | 3.2 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.0 |
| Sco | Open Desktop | 3.0 |
| Sco | Openserver | 5.0.4 |
| Sco | Unixware | 2.1 |
| Siemens | Reliant Unix | All versions |
| Sun | Sunos | 4.1.3u1 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0017
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0017
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0017?
CVE-1999-0017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). FTP servers can allow an attacker to connect to arbitrary ports on machines other than the FTP client, aka FTP bounce.
How severe is CVE-1999-0017?
CVE-1999-0017 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Inet, Washington University Wu-Ftpd, Caldera Openlinux, Freebsd Freebsd, Ibm Aix.