VDB-15199 · CVE-1999-1512 · XFDB 2349

AMaViS Virus Scanner 0.2.0-pre4 Mail privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in AMaViS Virus Scanner 0.2.0-pre4. This affects an unknown function of the component Mail Handler. This manipulation causes privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1512. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AMaViS Virus Scanner 0.2.0-pre4 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Mail Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 12/31/1999 by FIRST (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1512. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/20/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2349) and SecurityFocus (BID 527†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Anti-Malware Software

Vendor

AMaViS

Name

Virus Scanner

Version

0.2.0-pre4

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/16/1999 🔍
12/31/1999 +168 days 🔍
12/31/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5288 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-1999-1512 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15199
X-Force: 2349 - AMaViS virus scanner allows arbitrary command execution as root
SecurityFocus: 527 - AMaViS Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 13:11
Updated: 04/20/2026 06:51
Changes: 06/23/2014 13:11 (55), 04/05/2019 12:24 (1), 04/20/2026 06:51 (18)
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