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.
Product(s):
- millenux_gmbh anonftp 2.8.1
- university_of_washington wu-ftpd 2.4.2
- university_of_washington wu-ftpd 2.5.0
- university_of_washington wu-ftpd 2.6.0
- Red Hat Linux 5.2
- Red Hat Linux 6.0
- Red Hat Linux 6.1
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0997, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0997 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.