How severe is CVE-1999-1190?

CVE-1999-1190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-1190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1190?

CVE-1999-1190 affects Admiral Systems Emailclub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1190?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1190 published?

CVE-1999-1190 was published on 1999-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1190

CVE-1999-1190 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Admiral Systems Emailclub with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Admiral Systems Emailclub
Published: 1999-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in POP3 server of Admiral Systems EmailClub 1.05 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "From" header in an e-mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1190?: Buffer overflow in POP3 server of Admiral Systems EmailClub 1.05 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "From" header in an e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-1999-1190?: CVE-1999-1190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1190?: CVE-1999-1190 affects Admiral Systems Emailclub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1190?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1190 published?: CVE-1999-1190 was published on 1999-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:admiral_systems:emailclub:1.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*