CVE-1999-1529

CVE-1999-1529 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

A buffer overflow exists in the HELO command in Trend Micro Interscan VirusWall SMTP gateway 3.23/3.3 for NT, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1529?
A buffer overflow exists in the HELO command in Trend Micro Interscan VirusWall SMTP gateway 3.23/3.3 for NT, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-1999-1529?
CVE-1999-1529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1529 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1529?
CVE-1999-1529 primarily affects Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1529?
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-1999-1529 published?
CVE-1999-1529 was published on 1999-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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