CVE-1999-1220

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 24, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1220 is a vulnerability affecting Majordomo version 1.94.3 and earlier. This issue permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands when the "advertise" or "noadvertise" directive is used in a configuration file. The vulnerability is triggered through the use of shell metacharacters in the "Reply-To" header. This flaw poses a significant risk to systems running these outdated versions of Majordomo, making it essential for administrators to apply the necessary patches or upgrades as soon as possible.

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