CVE-1999-0475
CVSS 2.0 Score 1.2 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Apr 5, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0475 is a vulnerability affecting the handling of .procmailrc files in procmail, a mail filtering utility. A race condition exists, allowing a local user to read arbitrary files that are accessible to the user running procmail. This issue can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users are advised to update their procmail installations to mitigate this risk. The vulnerability arises due to an inconsistency in the way procmail processes these files, providing an opportunity for an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
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