CVE-1999-1265

CVE-1999-1265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Seatle Lab Software Slmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

SMTP server in SLmail 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed commands whose arguments begin with a "(" (parenthesis) character, such as (1) SEND, (2) VRFY, (3) EXPN, (4) MAIL FROM, (5) RCPT TO.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1265?
SMTP server in SLmail 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed commands whose arguments begin with a "(" (parenthesis) character, such as (1) SEND, (2) VRFY, (3) EXPN, (4) MAIL FROM, (5) RCPT TO.
How severe is CVE-1999-1265?
CVE-1999-1265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1265 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1265?
CVE-1999-1265 affects Seatle Lab Software Slmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1265?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1265 published?
CVE-1999-1265 was published on 1998-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)