CVE-1999-1553

N/A Unknown
Published: May 01, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in XCmail 0.99.6 with autoquote enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long subject line.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12730
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/311
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1859
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12730
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/311
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1859
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
9.2%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

xcmail