CVE-1999-1015 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in AppleShare Mail Server 5.0.3 and earlier versions running on MacOS 8.1 and older. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted, long HELO command, leading to a denial of service (crash) of the server. While no active exploitation is noted, public exploit code exists, and the vulnerability has a medium CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a moderate risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity. Community discussion and media coverage for this older CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:appleshare_mail_server:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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