First published: Wed May 21 1997(Updated: )
Arbitrary command execution via metamail package using message headers, when user processes attacker's message using metamail.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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FreeBSD Kernel | =6.2-stable | |
Red Hat Linux |
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CVE-1999-0037 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems.
To fix CVE-1999-0037, update the metamail package to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-1999-0037 affects FreeBSD 6.2-stable and various versions of Red Hat Linux when using the metamail package.
CVE-1999-0037 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malicious message headers in email.
Users of vulnerable versions of FreeBSD and Red Hat Linux who utilize the metamail package are at risk from CVE-1999-0037.