CVE-1999-1263
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CVE-1999-1263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Metamail before 2.7-7.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an e-mail message containing a uuencoded attachment that specifies the full pathname for the file to be modified, which is processed by uuencode in Metamail scripts such as sun-audio-file.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Metamail before 2.7-7.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via an e-mail message containing a uuencoded attachment that specifies the full pathname for the file to be modified, which is processed by uuencode in Metamail scripts such as sun-audio-file.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metamail Corporation | Metamail | <= 2.7 |
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- Status
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