CVE-1999-1017

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jul 28, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1017 is a vulnerability affecting Seattle Labs Emurl 2.0 and potentially older versions. The issue resides in the email attachment handling process, where attachments are saved in a directory with scripting capabilities. This means that a maliciously crafted ASP file attachment can execute when the recipient opens the email, posing a significant security risk. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code and gain unauthorized access to systems. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Emurl or employ email security solutions to mitigate this threat.

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