CVE-1999-0037

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 21, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0037 is a vulnerability affecting the Metamail package, which can be exploited through specially crafted email message headers. By sending a malicious email, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the victim's system, potentially leading to significant security risks and system compromises. This issue was discovered in 1999 and remains relevant for organizations still using the Metamail package in their email systems.

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Affected Products

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Affected Vendors

  • Red Hat