Debian Linux 1.3/1.3.1/2.0 ftpwatch Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 1.3/1.3.1/2.0 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component ftpwatch. Executing a manipulation can lead to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-0457. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 1.3/1.3.1/2.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component ftpwatch. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Linux ftpwatch program allows local users to gain root privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 01/17/1999 by Jamie Fifield (FIRST) as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0457. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.0r5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (1607), SecurityFocus (BID 317†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-606†). The entry VDB-14453 is pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Linux 2.0r5

Timelineinfo

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06/20/2014 +4189 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Jamie Fifield (FIRST)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14452
X-Force: 1607
SecurityFocus: 317 - Debian Linux ftpwatch Package Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 606 - Debian Linux Ftpwatch Package Local Privilege Elevation, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 12:56
Updated: 04/18/2026 04:38
Changes: 06/20/2014 12:56 (59), 05/07/2019 21:15 (3), 04/18/2026 04:38 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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