CVE-1999-1334

Summary

CVE-1999-1334 refers to a buffer overflow vulnerability in Elm Email List Manager version 2.4. This issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through three different vectors: long "From:" headers, long "Reply-To:" headers, and long "-f (filterfile)" command line arguments. By sending specially crafted emails or using long filterfile arguments, malicious actors could potentially gain unauthorized access or cause denial-of-service conditions on the affected system. This vulnerability is significant as it can be exploited in email communications, making it crucial for Elm users to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.

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