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CVE-1999-0057

First published: Mon Nov 16 1998(Updated: )

Vacation program allows command execution by remote users through a sendmail command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
eric allman Vacation
FreeBSD FreeBSD=6.2-stable
HPE HP-UX=9
HPE HP-UX=10.00
HPE HP-UX=10.09
HPE HP-UX=10.24
HP Virtual Voice Overhead System
IBM AIX
Oracle Solaris SPARC
Sun SunOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0057?

    CVE-1999-0057 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for command execution by remote users.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0057?

    To fix CVE-1999-0057, you should apply the latest security patches for the affected software and restrict access to the vacation program.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0057?

    CVE-1999-0057 affects various versions of the vacation program and several operating systems including FreeBSD, HP-UX, AIX, and Solaris.

  • What type of exploitation does CVE-1999-0057 allow?

    CVE-1999-0057 allows remote command execution via the sendmail command, leading to unauthorized actions.

  • Is CVE-1999-0057 still relevant?

    Yes, CVE-1999-0057 remains relevant as many legacy systems may still be in use and susceptible to this vulnerability.

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