CVE-1999-1334 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflows in Elm mail client when processing long email headers or arguments.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1334?
CVE-1999-1334 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in filter command in Elm 2.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) long From: headers, (2) long Reply-To: headers, or (3) via a long -f (filterfile) command line argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1334?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elm Development Group Elm.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1334?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1334 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-1999-1334 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1334 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9pwm-wh34-fpxm.