CVE-1999-0163

Summary

CVE-1999-0163 is a vulnerability affecting older versions of Sendmail. An attacker can exploit this issue by inserting a pipe character ("|") in certain email messages, allowing them to execute root commands on the Sendmail server, compromising the system's security. This issue posed a significant threat, as it granted attackers unrestricted access to the affected system. The vulnerability was resolved in later versions of Sendmail, but it served as a reminder of the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to protect against cyber threats.

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