Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 1.0.1/1.0.2 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 1.0.1/1.0.2 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0362. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 1.0.1/1.0.2 (File Transfer Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

WS_FTP server remote denial of service through cwd command.

The weakness was published 02/02/1999 by Marc with eEye as not defined posting (NTBugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at eeye.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0362. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14586 (WS_FTP Server CWD Command Remote DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FTP and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27096 (WS_FTP Server Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9574), Tenable (14586), SecurityFocus (BID 217†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3295†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 14586
Nessus Name: WS_FTP Server CWD Command Remote DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 14586
OpenVAS Name: WS FTP CWD DoS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ipswitch.com

Advisory: eeye.com
Researcher: Marc
Organization: eEye
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0362 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0362
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14480
X-Force: 9574
SecurityFocus: 217 - WS_FTP Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3295 - DoS on WS_FTP Server, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:21
Updated: 10/26/2025 01:23
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:21 (41), 05/18/2019 21:06 (31), 10/26/2025 01:23 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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