How severe is CVE-1999-1510?

CVE-1999-1510 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1510 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1510?

CVE-1999-1510 affects Bisonware Bisonware Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1510?

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-1999-1510 published?

CVE-1999-1510 was published on 1999-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1510

CVE-1999-1510 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bisonware Bisonware Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bisonware Bisonware Ftp Server
Published: 1999-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in Bisonware FTP server prior to 4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via long (1) USER, (2) LIST, or (3) CWD commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1510?: Buffer overflows in Bisonware FTP server prior to 4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via long (1) USER, (2) LIST, or (3) CWD commands.
How severe is CVE-1999-1510?: CVE-1999-1510 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1510 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1510?: CVE-1999-1510 affects Bisonware Bisonware Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1510?: 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-1999-1510 published?: CVE-1999-1510 was published on 1999-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bisonware:bisonware_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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