How severe is CVE-1999-1224?

CVE-1999-1224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1224?

CVE-1999-1224 primarily affects University Of Washington Imapd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1224?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1224 published?

CVE-1999-1224 was published on 1997-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1224

CVE-1999-1224 is a low-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Imapd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Washington Imapd
Published: 1997-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IMAP 4.1 BETA, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle the SIGABRT (abort) signal, which allows local users to crash the server (imapd) via certain sequences of commands, which causes a core dump that may contain sensitive password information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1224?: IMAP 4.1 BETA, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle the SIGABRT (abort) signal, which allows local users to crash the server (imapd) via certain sequences of commands, which causes a core dump that may contain sensitive password information.
How severe is CVE-1999-1224?: CVE-1999-1224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1224?: CVE-1999-1224 primarily affects University Of Washington Imapd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1224 published?: CVE-1999-1224 was published on 1997-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:imapd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:imapd:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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