CVE-1999-1512

Published Dec 31, 1999 amavis

Overview

CVE-1999-1512 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting amavis virus_scanner. It was published on December 31, 1999.

Technical Description

The AMaViS virus scanner 0.2.0-pre4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root via an infected mail message with shell metacharacters in the reply-to field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from amavis. Update virus_scanner 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
amavis	virus_scanner	0	Affected

References

Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93219846414732&w=2 Ref www.amavis.org/ChangeLog.txt Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/527 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2349 Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93219846414732&w=2 Ref www.amavis.org/ChangeLog.txt Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/527 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2349

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1512?

CVE-1999-1512 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting amavis virus_scanner. It was published on December 31, 1999.

How severe is CVE-1999-1512?

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-1999-1512?

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