Is CVE-1999-1512 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1512 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-03.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-1999-1512?

CVE-1999-1512 has a CVSS score of 10 (UNKNOWN severity). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

How do I patch CVE-1999-1512?

Patch guidance is available from amavis security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-1999-1512.

Which products are affected by CVE-1999-1512?

1 product: amavis virus scanner.

CVE-1999-1512 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

The AMaViS virus scanner 0.2.0-pre4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root via an infected mail message with shell metacharacters in the reply-to field.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Access Vector: network
Access Cmplx: low
Auth: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-Other

Metadata

Primary Vendor: AMAVIS
Published: 12/31/1999
Last Modified: 4/3/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-1999-1512

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Executive Summary