CVE-1999-1504

Summary

CVE-1999-1504 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Stalker Internet Mail Server version 1.6. An attacker can trigger a crash by sending a prolonged HELO command during the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) handshake process. This issue may result in the mail server becoming unresponsive, preventing legitimate email traffic. To mitigate this risk, administrators are advised to upgrade to a patched version of the mail server software or implement network security measures that limit the length of incoming HELO commands.

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