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Vulnerability record · CVE-1999-0512 · published 1 January 1999

CVE-1999-0512: A mail server is explicitly configured to allow SMTP mail relay, which allows abuse by spammers.

A mail server is explicitly configured to allow SMTP mail relay, which allows abuse by spammers.

10.0 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 12% · top 3.9%
10.0CVSS 2.0 base score
12%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A mail server is explicitly configured to allow SMTP mail relay, which allows abuse by spammers.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

References

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-1999-0512), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.