CVE-1999-0231 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in IMail and Slmail allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code via a long VRFY command.
- 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-1999-0231?
CVE-1999-0231 is a medium-severity 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 IP-Switch IMail and Seattle Labs Slmail 2.6 packages using a long VRFY command, causing a denial of service and possibly remote access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Seattle Lab Software Slmail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0231?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0231 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-1999-0231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5r6m-8793-wrhh.