Vulnerability Description
The installation of the fsp package 2.71-10 in Debian GNU/Linux 2.0 adds the anonymous FTP user without notifying the administrator, which could automatically enable anonymous FTP on some servers such as wu-ftp.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.0 |
References
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/debian-security-announce-1998/m
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91228908407679&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91244712808780&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91936850009861&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7574.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/316ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/debian-security-announce-1998/m
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91228908407679&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91244712808780&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91936850009861&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7574.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/316ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1411?
CVE-1999-1411 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The installation of the fsp package 2.71-10 in Debian GNU/Linux 2.0 adds the anonymous FTP user without notifying the administrator, which could automatically enable anonymous FTP on some servers such...
How severe is CVE-1999-1411?
CVE-1999-1411 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-1999-1411?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux.