CVE-1999-1497

Summary

CVE-1999-1497 is a vulnerability affecting Ipswitch IMail versions 5.0 and 6.0. This issue arises due to the use of weak encryption for storing passwords in registry keys. Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to e-mail account passwords. The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive e-mail communications. It is important for organizations using these affected versions of IMail to apply available patches or upgrades as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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