CVE-1999-1553

Summary

CVE-1999-1553 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting XCmail version 0.99.6 with autoquote enabled. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted email with a long subject line. The excess data overflows the buffer, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the targeted system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized system access and potential data theft. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to a patched version of XCmail or disable the autoquote feature as a temporary measure.

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