VDB-13920 · CVE-1999-0076 · SBV-205

University of Washington wu-ftpd PASV memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in University of Washington wu-ftpd and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component PASV Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0076. Furthermore, an exploit is available. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in University of Washington wu-ftpd (File Transfer Software) (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code of the component PASV Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was published 07/01/1997. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0076. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/16/2026). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-205†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/18/2014 +6196 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: washington.edu

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0076 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0076
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13920
Vulnerability Center: 205

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 11:57
Updated: 04/16/2026 20:17
Changes: 06/18/2014 11:57 (37), 04/03/2019 16:36 (10), 06/08/2024 01:40 (17), 04/23/2025 00:59 (5), 04/16/2026 20:17 (1)
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