CVE-1999-0204

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0204 is a vulnerability affecting Sendmail version 8.6.9. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted ident request, allowing them to execute root commands remotely. This can result in serious compromise of the affected system if not promptly patched. It is essential to update Sendmail to a secure version to mitigate this risk.

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