CVE-1999-1529 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the HELO command allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Trend Micro Interscan VirusWall SMTP gateways.

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-1999-1529?

CVE-1999-1529 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A buffer overflow exists in the HELO command in Trend Micro Interscan VirusWall SMTP gateway 3.23/3.3 for NT, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1529?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1529 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-1999-1529 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1529 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mmh6-2vw6-82r4.

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