CVE-1999-1553 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a long subject line in XCmail when autoquote is enabled.
- 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-1999-1553?
CVE-1999-1553 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
Buffer overflow in XCmail 0.99.6 with autoquote enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long subject line.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1553?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xcmail Xcmail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1553?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1553 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-1999-1553 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1553 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v58-477m-vwrq.