CVE-1999-0047

Summary

CVE-1999-0047 is a vulnerability affecting sendmail versions 8.8.3 and 8.8.4. The issue involves a buffer overflow during MIME conversion, which can be exploited by malicious emails with specially crafted headers. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system or install malware. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping email servers updated to prevent such attacks.

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