CVE-1999-0123
CVSS 2.0 Score 3.7 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Dec 1, 1995
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0123 is a race condition vulnerability affecting the Linux mailx command. This issue permits local users to read sensitive files by exploiting a timing difference between mailx's file access and the file locking mechanism. The vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access to important data, posing a significant security risk. It is recommended that users update their mailx software to a version that addresses this issue to mitigate the threat.
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Affected Products
- Slackware