How severe is CVE-1999-1512?

CVE-1999-1512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-1512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1512?

CVE-1999-1512 affects Amavis Virus Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1512?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1512 published?

CVE-1999-1512 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1512

CVE-1999-1512 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Amavis Virus Scanner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Amavis Virus Scanner
Published: 1999-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1512?: 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.
How severe is CVE-1999-1512?: CVE-1999-1512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1512?: CVE-1999-1512 affects Amavis Virus Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1512 published?: CVE-1999-1512 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amavis:virus_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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