CVE-1999-0203
CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Aug 17, 1995
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0203 is a vulnerability affecting Sendmail, an email transfer agent. Attackers can exploit this issue by sending a malicious email with an improper "mail from" address and an invalid "rcpt to" address. If the email bounces, it can execute a command as the root user due to a misconfiguration in how Sendmail handles bounced emails. This flaw can result in a serious compromise of the affected system. To mitigate this risk, it's essential to apply the available patch or update Sendmail to a secure version.
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