CVE-1999-0475

Summary

CVE-1999-0475 is a vulnerability affecting the procmail mail filtering utility. It involves a race condition in the handling of .procmailrc files, which allows a local user to access arbitrary files. The issue arises due to an inconsistency in file access during procmail execution. This vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, potentially impacting the confidentiality of the affected system. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that users update their procmail installation or apply relevant patches to address the underlying race condition.

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