CVE-1999-1497

Summary

CVE-1999-1497 is a vulnerability affecting Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and 6.0. The issue lies in the weak encryption used to store email account passwords in registry keys. Consequently, local attackers can easily access these passwords, posing a significant risk to email security. This vulnerability underscores the importance of implementing strong encryption methods to secure sensitive data. The encryption weakness in Ipswitch IMail 5.0 and 6.0 (CVE-1999-1497) allows local attackers to bypass protection mechanisms, enabling them to read e-mail account passwords directly from registry keys. This security flaw, if exploited, could lead to unauthorized access to email accounts and potential data breaches. Users are advised to upgrade their software or apply security patches to mitigate the risk.

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