CVE-1999-1557
Buffer overflow in the login functions in IMAP server (imapd) in Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and earlier...
CVE-1999-1557 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Ipswitch Imail, published September 12, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.44%, the 95th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 8.44%EPSS, 95th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Ipswitch IMail 5.0 - Imapd Buffer Overflow (Denial of Service) (PoC) | 1999-03-01 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-1999-1557- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-1999-1557- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-1538No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-1999-1538- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5fwq-v23g-x73pNo score
Buffer overflow in the login functions in IMAP server (imapd) in Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and earlier...
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.
- Record
GHSA-5fwq-v23g-x73p- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.