CVE-1999-0005 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the IMAP authenticate command, requiring valid credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0005?
CVE-1999-0005 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arbitrary command execution via IMAP buffer overflow in authenticate command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0005?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netscape Messaging Server, University of Washington Imap.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0005?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0005 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0005 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wvm5-6hrh-5wf3.