CVE-1999-1438

Summary

CVE-1999-1438 is a vulnerability affecting the /bin/mail application in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier versions. Maliciously crafted command line arguments can be exploited by local users to gain root privileges, posing a significant security risk. This issue can be exploited even by unprivileged users, potentially allowing for escalation of privileges and unauthorized system access. The vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date, as patches addressing this issue have been available since 1999.

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