CVE-1999-1551
CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Mar 2, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1551 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Ipswitch IMail Service version 5.0. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a maliciously crafted long URL, resulting in a denial of service (crash) of the IMail Service. Furthermore, there is a potential for arbitrary command execution, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate potential threats.
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Affected Vendors
- Ipswitch, Inc.