How severe is CVE-1999-1448?

CVE-1999-1448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1448?

CVE-1999-1448 primarily affects Qualcomm Eudora. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1448?

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

When was CVE-1999-1448 published?

CVE-1999-1448 was published on 1998-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1448

CVE-1999-1448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Eudora 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: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Eudora
Published: 1998-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eudora and Eudora Light before 3.05 allows remote attackers to cause a crash and corrupt the user's mailbox via an e-mail message with certain dates, such as (1) dates before 1970, which cause a Divide By Zero error, or (2) dates that are 100 years after the current date, which causes a segmentation fault.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1448?: Eudora and Eudora Light before 3.05 allows remote attackers to cause a crash and corrupt the user's mailbox via an e-mail message with certain dates, such as (1) dates before 1970, which cause a Divide By Zero error, or (2) dates that are 100 years after the current date, which causes a segmentation fault.
How severe is CVE-1999-1448?: CVE-1999-1448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1448?: CVE-1999-1448 primarily affects Qualcomm Eudora. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1448 published?: CVE-1999-1448 was published on 1998-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104526168&w=2

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora_light:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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