CVE-1999-0429 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can read encrypted emails in transit if users fail to enable the Encrypt Saved Mail preference in Lotus Notes.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0429?

CVE-1999-0429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Lotus Notes 4.5 client may send a copy of encrypted mail in the clear across the network if the user does not set the "Encrypt Saved Mail" preference.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0429?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Lotus Notes.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0429?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0429 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-0429 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0429 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Lotus Notes vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-364x-96mf-p447.

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