CVE-1999-1521 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Computalynx CMail SMTP servers via a buffer overflow in the MAIL FROM 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-1999-1521?
CVE-1999-1521 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Computalynx CMail 2.4 and CMail 2.3 SP2 SMTP servers are vulnerable to a buffer overflow attack in the MAIL FROM command that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1521?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Computalynx Cmail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1521?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1521 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-1999-1521 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1521 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8p4-jpp6-3hwg.