CVE-1999-1171

Summary

CVE-1999-1171 is a vulnerability affecting IPswitch WS-FTP servers. Maliciously manipulating the "flags" registry key to 1920 grants local users extended privileges, allowing them to modify or add mail accounts. This issue poses a threat to system security and stability as unauthorized users may exploit it for unintended actions. Successful exploitation could result in data manipulation, unauthorized access, or even system takeover. It is strongly advised to apply the associated software patch or update to mitigate this vulnerability.

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