CVE-1999-1440
Overview
CVE-1999-1440 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting mirabilis icq_98a. It was published on January 1, 1999.
Technical Description
Win32 ICQ 98a 1.30, and possibly other versions, does not display the entire portion of long filenames, which could allow attackers to send an executable file with a long name that contains so many spaces that the .exe extension is not displayed, which could make the user believe that the file is safe to open from the client.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirabilis. Update icq_98a to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| mirabilis | icq_98a | 0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-1440?
CVE-1999-1440 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting mirabilis icq_98a. It was published on January 1, 1999.
How severe is CVE-1999-1440?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1440?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirabilis. Update icq_98a to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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