CVE-1999-0955: Race Condition

Published Sep 23, 1997
·
Updated

Race condition in wu-ftpd and BSDI ftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via the SITE EXEC command.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove wu-ftpd from your environment.

    If wu-ftpd is not required, uninstall/remove the wu-ftpd package until a patched/fixed release is available.

  2. Configuration

    Disable support for the SITE EXEC command in wu-ftpd (or otherwise configure the server to reject/ignore SITE EXEC) to prevent remote execution via that command.

    wu-ftpd SITE EXEC command = disabled
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the FTP service (port 21) using network controls such as firewall rules, ACLs, or host-based filtering — allow only trusted hosts or internal networks to connect to the FTP server.

Event History

Sep 23, 1997
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 18, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0955?

CVE-1999-0955 is considered to have a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0955?

To fix CVE-1999-0955, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of wu-ftpd that is not vulnerable, as well as disabling the SITE EXEC command if possible.

3

What are the known affected versions for CVE-1999-0955?

The only known affected version for CVE-1999-0955 is wu-ftpd 2.4.1.

4

Who can be affected by CVE-1999-0955?

Any system running the vulnerable version of wu-ftpd is at risk, particularly those exposed to the Internet.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0955?

CVE-1999-0955 is classified as a race condition vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

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