CVE-1999-1090: The default configuration of NCSA Telnet package for Macintosh and PC enables FTP, even though it does not include an "f

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:36.220Z

Summary

The default configuration of NCSA Telnet package for Macintosh and PC enables FTP, even though it does not include an "ftp=yes" line, which allows remote attackers to read and modify arbitrary files.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.220Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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