How severe is CVE-1999-0219?

CVE-1999-0219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0219?

CVE-1999-0219 affects Cat Soft Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0219?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-0219 published?

CVE-1999-0219 was published on 1997-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0219

CVE-1999-0219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cat Soft Serv-u with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cat Soft Serv-u
Published: 1997-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in FTP Serv-U 2.5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long (1) CWD or (2) LS (list) command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0219?: Buffer overflow in FTP Serv-U 2.5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long (1) CWD or (2) LS (list) command.
How severe is CVE-1999-0219?: CVE-1999-0219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0219?: CVE-1999-0219 affects Cat Soft Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0219?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0219 published?: CVE-1999-0219 was published on 1997-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cat_soft:serv-u:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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