CVE-1999-0205

Summary

CVE-1999-0205 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Sendmail versions 8.6.11 and 8.6.12. Maliciously crafted email messages can cause the affected email servers to become unresponsive, leading to a denial-of-service condition. This issue can potentially disrupt email services, resulting in significant downtime and communication disruptions. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted emails to target systems, making it essential for administrators to apply the available patch to mitigate the risk.

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