CVE-1999-1516

CVE-1999-1516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenfour Tfs Gateway Smtp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A buffer overflow in TenFour TFS Gateway SMTP mail server 3.2 allows an attacker to crash the mail server and possibly execute arbitrary code by offering more than 128 bytes in a MAIL FROM string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1516?
A buffer overflow in TenFour TFS Gateway SMTP mail server 3.2 allows an attacker to crash the mail server and possibly execute arbitrary code by offering more than 128 bytes in a MAIL FROM string.
How severe is CVE-1999-1516?
CVE-1999-1516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1516 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1516?
CVE-1999-1516 affects Tenfour Tfs Gateway Smtp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1516?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1516 published?
CVE-1999-1516 was published on 1999-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)