CVE-1999-0759

Summary

CVE-1999-0759 is a vulnerability affecting the FuseMAIL POP service. Hackers can exploit this issue by sending overly long USER and PASS commands, resulting in a buffer overflow. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system crashes. This vulnerability was first identified over two decades ago and poses a significant risk for outdated systems still using the FuseMAIL software. It is crucial for organizations to update their systems to protect against this known threat.

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