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CVE-1999-1440

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

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CVE-1999-1440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Win32 ICQ 98a 1.30, and possibly other versions, does not display the entire portion of long filenames, which could allow attackers to send an executable file with a long name that contains so many spaces that the .exe extension is not displayed, which could make the user believe that the file is safe to open from the client.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Win32 ICQ 98a 1.30, and possibly other versions, does not display the entire portion of long filenames, which could allow attackers to send an executable file with a long name that contains so many spaces that the .exe extension is not displayed, which could make the user believe that the file is safe to open from the client.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MirabilisIcq 98a<= 1.30

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1440?
Win32 ICQ 98a 1.30, and possibly other versions, does not display the entire portion of long filenames, which could allow attackers to send an executable file with a long name that contains so many spaces that the .exe extension is not displayed, which could make the user believe that the file is safe to open from the client.
How severe is CVE-1999-1440?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1440?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST