7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0256: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Feb 01 1998(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in War FTP allows remote execution of commands.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jgaa Warftpd<=1.66
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Windows 95
<=1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0256?

    CVE-1999-0256 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0256?

    To fix CVE-1999-0256, upgrade War FTP to version 1.67 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0256?

    CVE-1999-0256 affects War FTP versions up to 1.66 running on Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-1999-0256?

    The risks include unauthorized remote commands being executed on affected systems, leading to potential data breaches.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0256 if upgrading is not possible?

    Temporary workarounds include disabling the FTP service until the software can be upgraded to mitigate the vulnerability.

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