CVE-1999-0131

Summary

CVE-1999-0131 is a significant vulnerability affecting Sendmail versions 8.7.5 and earlier. This issue involves a buffer overflow and denial of service vulnerability in the handling of the GECOS field. An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain root access to the affected system locally, posing a serious threat to system security. This vulnerability can be triggered through email messages, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely heavily on email communication. It is essential to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk promptly.

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