What is the severity of CVE-1999-1261?

CVE-1999-1261 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1261?

To fix CVE-1999-1261, upgrade to the latest version of the affected software that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1261?

CVE-1999-1261 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit the application via long nickname commands.

What software is affected by CVE-1999-1261?

CVE-1999-1261 affects versions of Metamail up to and including 7.2.

Can CVE-1999-1261 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-1261 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted commands to the affected application.

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CVE-1999-1261

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

24/10/1997

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1261: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 24 1997(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Rainbow Six Multiplayer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long nickname (nick) command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Metamail corporation Metamail	<=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1261?
CVE-1999-1261 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1261?
To fix CVE-1999-1261, upgrade to the latest version of the affected software that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1261?
CVE-1999-1261 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit the application via long nickname commands.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-1261?
CVE-1999-1261 affects versions of Metamail up to and including 7.2.
Can CVE-1999-1261 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-1261 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted commands to the affected application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1261?
CVE-1999-1261 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1261?
To fix CVE-1999-1261, upgrade to the latest version of the affected software that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1261?
CVE-1999-1261 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit the application via long nickname commands.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-1261?
CVE-1999-1261 affects versions of Metamail up to and including 7.2.
Can CVE-1999-1261 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-1261 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted commands to the affected application.