Texas Imperial Software WFTPD 2.34/2.40 MKD/CWD Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD 2.34/2.40. This affects an unknown function of the component MKD/CWD Command. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0950. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD 2.34/2.40 (File Transfer Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component MKD/CWD Command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared 10/28/1999 by FIRST with Core (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0950. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10318 (WU-FTPD Multiple Vulnerabilities (OF, Priv Esc)), 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 27156 (WFTPD Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3417), Exploit-DB (19569), Tenable (10318), SecurityFocus (BID 747†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-747†). The entries VDB-14491, VDB-14795 and VDB-14874 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10318
Nessus Name: WU-FTPD Multiple Vulnerabilities (OF, Priv Esc)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Organization: Core
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0950 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0950
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14924
X-Force: 3417
SecurityFocus: 747 - WFTPD Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 747 - WFTPD Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Critical

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

Created: 06/22/2014 14:12
Updated: 10/21/2025 08:47
Changes: 06/22/2014 14:12 (72), 05/08/2019 15:01 (1), 01/22/2025 16:24 (18), 10/21/2025 08:47 (2)
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