CVE-1999-1333

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

automatic download option in ncftp 2.4.2 FTP client in Red Hat Linux 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the names of files that are to be downloaded.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 79.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=89042322924057&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7240.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/6111
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh50-errata-general.html#ncftp
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=89042322924057&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7240.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/6111
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh50-errata-general.html#ncftp

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1333?

CVE-1999-1333 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 1999. automatic download option in ncftp 2.4.2 FTP client in Red Hat Linux 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the names of files that are to be downloaded.

When was CVE-1999-1333 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1333 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-1999-1333 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1333 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 79.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1333?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1333, 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-1999-1333

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