CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0250
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.33%
81th percentile - higher than 81% of all known CVEs
Summary
CVE-1999-0250 vulnerability involves a denial of service attack on the Qmail server that can be triggered by long SMTP commands.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can disrupt access to the mail server, leading to interruptions in email communication within the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor the length of SMTP commands and update the Qmail server to the latest version to minimize risk.
Other vulnerabilities in Qmail
Original NVD description (English source)
Denial of service in Qmail through long SMTP commands.