Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a…
Priority MEDIUM 54Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.08115 94th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.34 | Vulnerable | Texas Imperial Software |
| cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.40 | Vulnerable | Texas Imperial Software |
- cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.34 Vulnerable ·Texas Imperial Software
- cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.40 Vulnerable ·Texas Imperial Software
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-1999-0950
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3v89-92g8-3567
References
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More Texas Imperial Software Wftpd vulnerabilities
- TI-2006-04171 Buffer overflow in WFTPD Server 3.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SIZE commands. CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.5
- TI-2006-05610 Buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Server 3.23.1.1 allows remote… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 5.8
- TI-2001-00667 Directory traversal vulnerability in WFTPD 3.00 R5 allows a remote attacker to view… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-2000-00643 WFTPD and WFTPD Pro 2.41 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by using… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.4
- TI-2004-00309 Stack-based buffer overflow in WFTPD Pro Server 3.21 Release 1, Pro Server 3.20 Release… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.2
- TI-2000-00642 WFTPD and WFTPD Pro 2.41 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 5.0
Sources
- CVE-1999-0950 · CVE Program
- CVE-1999-0950 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3v89-92g8-3567 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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