CVE-1999-0911

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in ProFTPD, wu-ftpd, and beroftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 27, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/1999/19990210
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/612
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/1999/19990210
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/612

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19476✓ verified
First seen Aug 27, 1999
ProFTPd 1.2 pre1/pre2/pre3/pre4/pre5 - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-19475✓ verified
First seen Aug 17, 1999
ProFTPd 1.2 pre1/pre2/pre3/pre4/pre5 - Remote Buffer Overflow (1)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0911?

CVE-1999-0911 is a none vulnerability published on August 27, 1999. Buffer overflow in ProFTPD, wu-ftpd, and beroftpd allows remote attackers to gain root access via a series of MKD and CWD commands that create nested directories.

When was CVE-1999-0911 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0911 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 27, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0911 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0911 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0911?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0911, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0911

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