First published: Tue Dec 01 1998(Updated: )
The LDAP bind function in Exchange 5.5 has a buffer overflow that allows a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service or execute commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Exchange Server | =5.5 | |
=5.5 |
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CVE-1999-0385 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute commands or cause denial of service.
To fix CVE-1999-0385, apply the latest patches and updates provided by Microsoft for Exchange Server 5.5.
CVE-1999-0385 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 installations.
Yes, CVE-1999-0385 can be exploited remotely due to its nature as a buffer overflow vulnerability in the LDAP bind function.
Exploiting CVE-1999-0385 can lead to denial of service or the execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system.