CVE-1999-0079
CVE-1999-0079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bisonware Bisonware Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Bisonware Bisonware Ftp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in FTP by issuing multiple PASV commands, causing the server to run out of available ports.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0079?
- Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in FTP by issuing multiple PASV commands, causing the server to run out of available ports.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0079?
- CVE-1999-0079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0079?
- CVE-1999-0079 affects Bisonware Bisonware Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0079?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0079 published?
- CVE-1999-0079 was published on 1997-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bisonware:bisonware_ftp_server:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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