CVE-1999-1171: Medium severity Ipswitch IMail vulnerability

Published Feb 2, 1999
·
Updated

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

Affected Software

5 affected components
Ipswitch IMail=5.0
Progress Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server=1.0.1.e
Progress Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server=1.0.2.e
Progress Ws Ftp Server=1.0.1.e
Progress Ws Ftp Server=1.0.2.e

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Ensure the WS_FTP 'flags' registry key is not set to 1920. If the key is set to 1920, change it to a non‑privileged value (consult vendor documentation) to prevent local users from gaining additional privileges or modifying/adding mail accounts.

    Progress Software WS_FTP 'flags' registry key flags = not 1920
  2. Configuration

    Restrict the registry ACLs for the 'flags' key so that only administrative accounts can modify it; remove write permissions for local/non‑administrative users.

    WS_FTP 'flags' registry key permissions/ACL = Administrators only write access
  3. Operational

    Audit affected systems for signs of exploitation: review registry change logs for the 'flags' key and WS_FTP/IMail logs for any created or modified mail accounts. Revert unauthorized changes and remove any unauthorized mail accounts.

Event History

Feb 2, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1171?

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

Contact

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