CVE-1999-0879
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root...
CVE-1999-0879 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Bsdi Bsd Os, published October 1, 1999. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 9.74%, the 95th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 9.74%EPSS, 95th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Washington University WU-FTPD 2.5.0 - 'message' Remote Buffer Overflow | 1999-10-19 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
- Record
CVE-1999-0879- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
- Record
CVE-1999-0879- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0860No score
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0860- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-w87h-rw9r-9p4cNo score
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root...
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
- Record
GHSA-w87h-rw9r-9p4c- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.