CVE-1999-0231

Published Jan 1, 1999 seattle_lab_software

Overview

CVE-1999-0231 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting seattle_lab_software slmail. It was published on January 1, 1999.

Technical Description

Buffer overflow in IP-Switch IMail and Seattle Labs Slmail 2.6 packages using a long VRFY command, causing a denial of service and possibly remote access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from seattle_lab_software. Update slmail to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0231 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0231

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0231?

CVE-1999-0231 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting seattle_lab_software slmail. It was published on January 1, 1999.

How severe is CVE-1999-0231?

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