CVE-1999-0759 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the FuseMAIL POP service via long USER and PASS commands, potentially executing code or causing denial of service.
- 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-1999-0759?
CVE-1999-0759 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in FuseMAIL POP service via long USER and PASS commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fuseware Fusemail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0759?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0759 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-1999-0759 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0759 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwxf-c8hf-3mf7.