CVE-1999-1236

Public Exploit

Description

Internet Anywhere Mail Server 2.3.1 stores passwords in plaintext in the msgboxes.dbf file, which could allow local users to gain privileges by extracting the passwords from msgboxes.dbf.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory ntbugtraq.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3285	vdb entry
http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind9910&L=ntbugtraq&F=&S=&P=662	mailing list exploit vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/731	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1236?: CVE-1999-1236 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1236?: To fix CVE-1999-1236, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1236 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1236 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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