CVE-1999-0096

Summary

CVE-1999-0096 is a vulnerability affecting the Sendmail email server's alias decoding feature. Maliciously crafted email messages can cause the server to overwrite sensitive files, potentially leading to system compromise or data loss. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted email message containing an alias that triggers the overwrite action. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping email servers updated and properly configured to prevent unintended file overwrites.

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