UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 1999-12-31

CVE-1999-1512

amavis virus_scanner Security Advisory (CVE-1999-1512)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-1999-1512 impacting amavis virus_scanner. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product amavis / virus_scanner
Affected Versions *
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-1999-1512 impacting amavis virus_scanner.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-1999-1512.yaml
id: cve-1999-1512

info:
  name: amavis virus_scanner - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-1999-1512 affecting amavis virus_scanner.
    Evaluation: 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 ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-1999-1512
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-1999-1512
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-1999-1512,amavis,virus_scanner,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "virus_scanner"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-1999-1512.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-1999-1512
# Target: amavis virus_scanner | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-1999-1512 (amavis virus_scanner)...")
    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 amavis virus_scanner scope (*).")
        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-1999-1512.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-1999-1512
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install virus_scanner 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade virus_scanner 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update virus_scanner

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

# 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-1999-1512 in amavis virus_scanner?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update amavis virus_scanner 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-1999-1512?

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-1999-1512?

CVE-1999-1512 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-1999-1512
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor amavis
Product virus_scanner
Published 1999-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C