CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-1497

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Elevated risk
1.40%

69th percentile - higher than 69% of all known CVEs

Summary

Ipswitch IMail versions 5.0 and 6.0 use weak encryption to store passwords in registry keys, allowing local attackers to read passwords for e-mail accounts.

Risk Assessment

Weak password encryption poses a risk that local users may gain access to sensitive information, potentially leading to unauthorized access to e-mail accounts.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of the software that employs stronger password encryption methods.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS