VDB-15172 · CVE-1999-1334 · GCVE-0-1999-1334

ELM 2.4 Filter Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in ELM 2.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Filter Command Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-1334. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ELM 2.4. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Filter Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in filter command in Elm 2.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) long From: headers, (2) long Reply-To: headers, or (3) via a long -f (filterfile) command line argument.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/1999 as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1334. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/31/1999 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5288 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-1999-1334 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1334
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15172

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 12:54
Updated: 04/20/2026 06:15
Changes: 06/23/2014 12:54 (38), 05/22/2018 09:24 (9), 04/20/2026 06:15 (16)
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