CVE-1999-1511: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1511: Buffer overflows in Xtramail 1.11 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute...

Buffer overflows in Xtramail 1.11 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long PASS command in the POP3 service, (2) a long HELO command in the SMTP service, or (3) a long user name in the Control Service.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-1999-1511 describes buffer overflows in XtraMail 1.11 mail services. A remote attacker could crash the service and may be able to execute arbitrary commands. The main business concern is legacy internet-facing mail infrastructure that can be disrupted or potentially compromised. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Artisoft/XtraMail 1.11 or compatible legacy deployments with POP3, SMTP, or the Control Service reachable by untrusted networks. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high urgency if internet-facing. The age of the software and possible command execution make continued operation difficult to justify. Mitigation focus: Identify and decommission any XtraMail 1.11 installations.; Check vendor or historical advisory guidance for fixed versions or migration paths.; Restrict POP3, SMTP, and Control Service access to trusted networks..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 12, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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xtramail-pass-dos(3488)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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