CVE-1999-0261

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Mar 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0261 is a vulnerability affecting the Netmanager Chameleon SMTPd server. This issue involves multiple buffer overflows, which can lead to crashes. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access or cause the server to become unresponsive. This vulnerability was identified in 1999 and remains a significant concern for organizations still using outdated SMTPd servers. Upgrading to a secure and patched version is strongly recommended to mitigate this risk.

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