CVE-1999-1497

N/A Unknown
Published: December 21, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and 6.0 uses weak encryption to store passwords in registry keys, which allows local attackers to read passwords for e-mail accounts.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/39329
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/880
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/39329
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/880
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
67th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

ipswitch