CVE-1999-0997

CVE-1999-0997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Millenux Gmbh Anonftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

wu-ftp with FTP conversion enabled allows an attacker to execute commands via a malformed file name that is interpreted as an argument to the program that does the conversion, e.g. tar or uncompress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0997?
wu-ftp with FTP conversion enabled allows an attacker to execute commands via a malformed file name that is interpreted as an argument to the program that does the conversion, e.g. tar or uncompress.
How severe is CVE-1999-0997?
CVE-1999-0997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0997 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0997?
CVE-1999-0997 primarily affects Millenux Gmbh Anonftp. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0997?
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-1999-0997 published?
CVE-1999-0997 was published on 1999-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)