CVE-1999-0242
high
📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-0242
Description
Remote attackers can access mail files via POP3 in some Linux systems that are using shadow passwords.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (2)
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-0242
NVD Recent CVEs
Remote attackers can access mail files via POP3 in some Linux systems that are using shadow passwords.
Remediations (10)
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web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Remove Legacy Software: Use Case: Disable or remove older versions of software that no longer receive updates or security patches (e.g., legacy Java, Adobe Flash). Implementation: A company removes Flash Player from all employee systems after it has reached its end-of-life date.
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web:github.com
Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.
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web:nvd.nist.gov
Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...
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web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
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web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.forbes.com
Mitigation Measures To Take If Patching Isn't Possible Assuming a patch can't be promptly applied, what can be done to mitigate risk? There are several important measures to keep in mind:
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web:www.nexusmods.com
This mod aims to fix ( or drastically minimize) vertex explosions on shadps4 by removing certain files related to face customization that the emulator is not currently handling correctly
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web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
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web:www.virustotal.com
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