Unscored severity · published Nov 19, 1999
CVE-1999-1475
ProFTPd 1.2 compiled with the mod_sqlpw module records user passwords in the wtmp log file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords and gain privileges by reading wtmp,…
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CVSS
4.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
ProFTPd 1.2 compiled with the mod_sqlpw module records user passwords in the wtmp log file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords and gain privileges by reading wtmp, e.g. via the last command.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)4.4% · higher than 91% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PR
Proftpd · Proftpd Project
1.2 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1475
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1475
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/35483
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/812
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