CVE-1999-1263

Description

Metamail before 2.7-7.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an e-mail message containing a uuencoded attachment that specifies the full pathname for the file to be modified, which is processed by uuencode in Metamail scripts such as sun-audio-file.

2.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.32%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1677	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87773365324657&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1263?: CVE-1999-1263 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1263?: To fix CVE-1999-1263, 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-1999-1263 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1263 is being actively exploited. 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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