CVE-1999-0351: Medium severity FTP FTP PASV vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 1999
·
Updated

FTP PASV "Pizza Thief" denial of service and unauthorized data access. Attackers can steal data by connecting to a port that was intended for use by a client.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FTP FTP PASV

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable FTP passive mode (PASV) if it is not required to prevent attackers from connecting to data ports intended for clients.

    Ftp Ftp Pasv pasv_enabled = false
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict access to FTP passive data ports at the network perimeter (firewall/ACL) to trusted hosts only; limit the passive port range and block unexpected inbound connections to those ports.

Event History

Feb 1, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0351?

CVE-1999-0351 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can also lead to unauthorized data access.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0351?

To fix CVE-1999-0351, it is recommended to update FTP server software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-1999-0351 have on FTP services?

CVE-1999-0351 can lead to the disruption of FTP services and potential data theft by unauthorized users.

4

Which FTP servers are affected by CVE-1999-0351?

CVE-1999-0351 affects FTP servers that implement the PASV command incorrectly, allowing attackers to connect and steal data.

5

Can CVE-1999-0351 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0351 can be exploited remotely if the FTP server is accessible over the internet.

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