CVE-1999-0682

Summary

CVE-1999-0682 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. It allows an attacker to bypass anti-relaying features and send spam emails remotely using encapsulated SMTP addresses. The attacker doesn't require local access to the server, making it a potential threat for organizations using this email server version. This issue could lead to a significant increase in unsolicited emails, negatively impacting network performance and potentially spreading malware. Organizations using Microsoft Exchange 5.5 are advised to apply the available patch or update their security measures to prevent exploitation.

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