CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1553
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk5.98%
92th percentile - higher than 92% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in XCmail 0.99.6 with autoquote enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long subject line.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can remotely take control of the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update XCmail to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and disable the autoquote feature if it is not necessary.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in XCmail 0.99.6 with autoquote enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long subject line.