Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-1999-0404 is a buffer overflow in the Mail-Max SMTP server (smartmax software mailmax) running on Windows systems. A remote attacker can exploit the flaw over the network to execute commands on the affected server. The issue is rated 7.5 (HIGH) under CVSS v2.0, with a vector indicating network access, low complexity, no authentication, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
NVD description
Buffer overflow in the Mail-Max SMTP server for Windows systems allows remote command execution.
EPSS · FIRST.org
9.8%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 95% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 14 févr. 1999
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
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