CVE-1999-0842
CVE-1999-0842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Mail-gear with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Mail-gear
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Mail-Gear 1.0 web interface server allows remote users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0842?
- Symantec Mail-Gear 1.0 web interface server allows remote users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0842?
- CVE-1999-0842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0842 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0842?
- CVE-1999-0842 affects Symantec Mail-gear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0842?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0842 published?
- CVE-1999-0842 was published on 1999-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.osvdb.org/1144
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/827
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=NCBBKFKDOLAGKIAPMILPCEAFCBAA.labs%40ussrback.com
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail-gear:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*