CVE-1999-1557

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in the login functions in IMAP server (imapd) in Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and...

Published: Sep 12, 2001
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 1, 1999

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

8.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.9%
Model date: Oct 17, 2026

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Summary

Buffer overflow in the login functions in IMAP server (imapd) in Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long user name or (2) a long password.

Sources

Ipswitch IMail 5.0 - Imapd Buffer Overflow (Denial of Service) (PoC)Exploit
Marc of eEye · multiple · Mar 1, 1999

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