CVE-1999-0971

Summary

CVE-1999-0971 is a significant vulnerability affecting the Exim email server. This buffer overflow issue allows local users to manipulate the :include: option in a .forward file, leading to a root privilege escalation. An attacker can craft a specially crafted .forward file to exploit this vulnerability, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive system data or even system takeover. This issue was discovered in 1999 and can pose a serious threat to systems that have not been patched. It is strongly recommended that Exim users apply the available patches to mitigate this risk.

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