CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1532
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.46%
82th percentile - higher than 82% of all known CVEs
Summary
Netscape Messaging Server versions 3.54, 3.55, and 3.6 allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a series of long RCPT TO commands.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can cause server unavailability, leading to communication disruptions and potential financial losses for the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the server to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Netscape Messaging Server 3.54, 3.55, and 3.6 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a series of long RCPT TO commands.