CVE-1999-0673

Summary

CVE-1999-0673 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the ALMail32 POP3 client. The issue is triggered by maliciously crafted From or To headers in email messages. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution on the victim's system, potentially resulting in data loss, system crashes, or unauthorized access. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals using outdated email clients that have not been patched. It is essential to apply available patches or upgrades to mitigate this threat.

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