CVE-1999-1557

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in the login functions in IMAP server (imapd) in Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long user name or (2) a long password.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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