CVE-1999-1290

CVE-1999-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chris Matthee Nftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in nftp FTP client version 1.40 allows remote malicious FTP servers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long response string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1290?
Buffer overflow in nftp FTP client version 1.40 allows remote malicious FTP servers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long response string.
How severe is CVE-1999-1290?
CVE-1999-1290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1290 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1290?
CVE-1999-1290 affects Chris Matthee Nftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1290?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1290 published?
CVE-1999-1290 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)