CVE-1999-0252

Summary

CVE-1999-0252 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Listserv mailing list software. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability is located in the way Listserv handles long lines of text, allowing an attacker to send a specially crafted message that overflows the buffer and executes malicious code. This issue can lead to serious security consequences, including unauthorized system access, data theft, or denial of service attacks. It is strongly recommended that users update their Listserv software to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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