Unscored severity · published Dec 21, 1999
CVE-1999-1497
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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CVSS
1.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.4% · higher than 72% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
IM
Imail · Ipswitch
5.0; 5.0.5; 5.0.6; 5.0.7; 5.0.8; 6.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1497
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1497
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/39329
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/880
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