CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0284
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk11.63%
96th percentile - higher than 96% of all known CVEs
Summary
CVE-1999-0284 affects NT mail servers, including Ipswitch, Mdaemon, and Exchange, and involves a buffer overflow in the SMTP HELO command, potentially leading to denial of service.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the operation of mail servers, impacting service availability within the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update mail servers to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
Denial of service to NT mail servers including Ipswitch, Mdaemon, and Exchange through a buffer overflow in the SMTP HELO command.