CVE-1999-1557 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the IMAP login function to execute arbitrary code or cause 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-1999-1557?
CVE-1999-1557 is a medium-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
Buffer overflow in the login functions in IMAP server (imapd) in Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long user name or (2) a long password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1557?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ipswitch Imail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1557?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1557 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-1999-1557 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1557 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fwq-v23g-x73p.