Buffer Overflow in AppleShare Mail Server by Apple on MacOS
CVE-1999-1015

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Appleshare Mail Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 1998

What is CVE-1999-1015?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the AppleShare Mail Server 5.0.3 on MacOS 8.1 and earlier. This security flaw allows an attacker to send a long HELO command, which can lead to a denial of service by crashing the mail server. Exploiting this vulnerability could disrupt email services, affecting business operations and communications.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=89200657216213&w=2
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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