CVE-1999-0098 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Sendmail's SMTP HELO command allows remote attackers to hide their activities, requiring a patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0098?
CVE-1999-0098 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in SMTP HELO command in Sendmail allows a remote attacker to hide activities.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0098?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Appleshare, Pmail Mercury Mail Server, Seattlelab Slmail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0098?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0098 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-1999-0098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4q6j-57rg-f224.