UNKNOWN CVSS 4.6
Published: 1999-10-01

CVE-1999-1236

true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server Security Advisory (CVE-1999-1236)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-1999-1236 impacting true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Internet Anywhere Mail Server 2.3.1 stores passwords in plaintext in the msgboxes.dbf file, which could allow local users to gain privileges by extracting the passwords from msgboxes.dbf.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product true_north / internet_anywhere_mail_server
Affected Versions 2.3.1
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-1999-1236 impacting true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-1999-1236.yaml
id: cve-1999-1236

info:
  name: true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-1999-1236 affecting true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server.
    Evaluation: Internet Anywhere Mail Server 2.3.1 stores passwords in plaintext in the msgboxes.dbf file, which could allow local users to gain privileges by extrac...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-1999-1236
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.6
    cve-id: CVE-1999-1236
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-1999-1236,true_north,internet_anywhere_mail_se,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "internet_anywhere_mail_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-1999-1236.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-1999-1236
# Target: true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server | CVSS: 4.6 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-1999-1236 (true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server scope (2.3.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-1999-1236.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-1999-1236
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install internet_anywhere_mail_se 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade internet_anywhere_mail_se 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update internet_anywhere_mail_se

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i internet_anywhere_mail_se 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i internet_anywhere_mail_se

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-1999-1236 in true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update true_north internet_anywhere_mail_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-1999-1236?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-1999-1236?

CVE-1999-1236 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.6
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-1999-1236
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor true_north
Product internet_anywhere_mail_server
Published 1999-10-01
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P