Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflows in wuarchive ftpd (wu-ftpd) and ProFTPD lead to remote root access, a.k.a. palmetto.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.2_pre1 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | 1.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.0 |
| Sco | Openserver | 5.0 |
| Sco | Unixware | 7.0 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.4 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0368
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0368
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0368?
CVE-1999-0368 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflows in wuarchive ftpd (wu-ftpd) and ProFTPD lead to remote root access, a.k.a. palmetto.
How severe is CVE-1999-0368?
CVE-1999-0368 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0368?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proftpd Project Proftpd, Washington University Wu-Ftpd, Caldera Openlinux, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Linux.