CVE-1999-1326

Description

wu-ftpd 2.4 FTP server does not properly drop privileges when an ABOR (abort file transfer) command is executed during a file transfer, which causes a signal to be handled incorrectly and allows local and possibly remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.92% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7169	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420408&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420401&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1326?: CVE-1999-1326 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1326?: To fix CVE-1999-1326, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1326 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1326 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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