CVE-1999-0878

CVE-1999-0878 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Beroftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0878?
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR.
How severe is CVE-1999-0878?
CVE-1999-0878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0878 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-1999-0878?
CVE-1999-0878 primarily affects Beroftpd. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0878?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0878 published?
CVE-1999-0878 was published on 1999-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)