CVE-1999-1506

Summary

CVE-1999-1506 is a vulnerability affecting SMI Sendmail versions 4.0 and earlier on SunOS up to 4.0.3. This issue permits remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to user bin, potentially leading to significant security risks. By exploiting this weakness, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the Sendmail service. This vulnerability may result in data theft, system compromise, or other malicious activities. It is crucial for affected systems to be promptly patched to mitigate these risks.

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