What is the severity of CVE-1999-0914?

CVE-1999-0914 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to exploit the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0914?

To fix CVE-1999-0914, you should update the Debian GNU/Linux netstd package to the latest version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

Which versions of Debian are affected by CVE-1999-0914?

CVE-1999-0914 affects Debian GNU/Linux versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.3.1, and 2.0.

What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-1999-0914?

A buffer overflow in CVE-1999-0914 refers to the condition where the FTP client fails to properly manage memory, allowing excessive data to overwrite adjacent memory.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-1999-0914?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-1999-0914 that can allow attackers to remotely execute malicious code on vulnerable systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0914

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

3/1/1999

4/1/2000

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-0914: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Jan 03 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the FTP client in the Debian GNU/Linux netstd package.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Debian Linux	=1.1
Debian Linux	=1.2
Debian Linux	=1.3
Debian Linux	=1.3.1
Debian Linux	=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0914?
CVE-1999-0914 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to exploit the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0914?
To fix CVE-1999-0914, you should update the Debian GNU/Linux netstd package to the latest version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which versions of Debian are affected by CVE-1999-0914?
CVE-1999-0914 affects Debian GNU/Linux versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.3.1, and 2.0.
What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-1999-0914?
A buffer overflow in CVE-1999-0914 refers to the condition where the FTP client fails to properly manage memory, allowing excessive data to overwrite adjacent memory.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-1999-0914?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-1999-0914 that can allow attackers to remotely execute malicious code on vulnerable systems.

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