CVE-1999-0004

Summary

CVE-1999-0004 is a devastating buffer overflow vulnerability that puts multiple email clients at risk, including Solaris mailtool and Outlook. The weakness lies in the MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) processing function, which can be manipulated to overwrite memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. A maliciously crafted email with specially crafted MIME data can trigger this vulnerability, posing a serious threat to data confidentiality and system integrity. Unpatched email clients are susceptible to this attack, making it crucial for administrators to apply the necessary updates as soon as possible.

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