What is the severity of CVE-1999-1171?

CVE-1999-1171 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain additional privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1171?

To fix CVE-1999-1171, ensure that the "flags" registry key is set correctly and review access controls for local users.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1171?

CVE-1999-1171 affects Ipswitch WS_FTP Server versions 1.0.1.e and 1.0.2.e, as well as IMail version 5.0.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-1999-1171?

Exploiting CVE-1999-1171 allows local users to modify or add mail accounts, potentially compromising user data.

Who is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1171?

Organizations using affected versions of Ipswitch WS_FTP Server and IMail are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1171.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1171

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

2/2/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1171

First published: Tue Feb 02 1999(Updated: )

IPswitch WS_FTP allows local users to gain additional privileges and modify or add mail accounts by setting the "flags" registry key to 1920.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IPSWITCH IMail	=5.0
Ipswitch WS FTP Server	=1.0.1.e
Ipswitch WS FTP Server	=1.0.2.e
Ipswitch WS FTP Server	=1.0.1.e
Ipswitch WS FTP Server	=1.0.2.e

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1171?
CVE-1999-1171 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain additional privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1171?
To fix CVE-1999-1171, ensure that the "flags" registry key is set correctly and review access controls for local users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1171?
CVE-1999-1171 affects Ipswitch WS_FTP Server versions 1.0.1.e and 1.0.2.e, as well as IMail version 5.0.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-1999-1171?
Exploiting CVE-1999-1171 allows local users to modify or add mail accounts, potentially compromising user data.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1171?
Organizations using affected versions of Ipswitch WS_FTP Server and IMail are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1171.

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