HIGH · 7.5

CVE-1999-0202

The GNU tar command, when used in FTP sessions, may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

Vulnerability Description

The GNU tar command, when used in FTP sessions, may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
University Of WashingtonWu-Ftpd2.4.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0202?

CVE-1999-0202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The GNU tar command, when used in FTP sessions, may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

How severe is CVE-1999-0202?

CVE-1999-0202 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-1999-0202?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Washington Wu-Ftpd.