CVE-1999-0927

Summary

CVE-1999-0927 is a vulnerability affecting NTMail, an email client used in older Microsoft Windows systems. Hackers can exploit this weakness by launching a "dot dot" (../) attack, enabling them to read arbitrary files on the affected system remotely. This poses a significant risk, as sensitive information could be accessed, potentially leading to data breaches or further system compromise. Microsoft released a patch to address this vulnerability in 1999. It is crucial for organizations using outdated Windows systems to apply this patch or consider upgrading to a more secure version to prevent potential attacks.

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