CVE-1999-0096

Summary

CVE-1999-0096 is a vulnerability affecting the Sendmail mail server's alias decoding feature. An attacker can exploit this weakness by crafting a maliciously formatted email address, causing the decoding process to overwrite sensitive files, potentially leading to system compromise. This issue highlights the importance of keeping email servers updated and properly configured to mitigate such risks.

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