7.5
CWE
665
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0993

First published: Mon Dec 13 1999(Updated: )

Modifications to ACLs (Access Control Lists) in Microsoft Exchange 5.5 do not take effect until the directory store cache is refreshed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Exchange Server=5.5
Microsoft Exchange Server=5.0
=5.0
=5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0993?

    CVE-1999-0993 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0993?

    To fix CVE-1999-0993, ensure that the directory store cache is refreshed after modifying ACLs.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Exchange are affected by CVE-1999-0993?

    CVE-1999-0993 affects Microsoft Exchange Server versions 5.0 and 5.5.

  • What is the impact of CVE-1999-0993?

    The impact of CVE-1999-0993 is that changes to access control lists may not take effect immediately without a cache refresh.

  • Can CVE-1999-0993 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-1999-0993 does not involve a remote exploitation vector but rather an issue with local ACL modifications.

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