CVE-1999-0102

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jul 9, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0102 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting SLmail 3.x. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted email with an overly long FROM line. The excess data causes the buffer to overflow, enabling the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the targeted system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially in email environments where users may receive unfiltered messages. Unpatched systems are susceptible to remote code execution, which could lead to data theft, system compromise, or other malicious activities.

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