What is the severity of CVE-1999-0095?

CVE-1999-0095 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to execute commands with root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0095?

To fix CVE-1999-0095, disable the debug command in Sendmail or upgrade to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-1999-0095?

CVE-1999-0095 affects Sendmail version 5.58.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0095?

The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0095 include unauthorized command execution and complete system compromise.

Is CVE-1999-0095 still a concern today?

Yes, CVE-1999-0095 remains a concern for systems still running the vulnerable version of Sendmail without proper mitigations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0095

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/10/1988

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0095

First published: Sat Oct 01 1988(Updated: )

The debug command in Sendmail is enabled, allowing attackers to execute commands as root.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sendmail	=5.58

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0095?
CVE-1999-0095 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to execute commands with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0095?
To fix CVE-1999-0095, disable the debug command in Sendmail or upgrade to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0095?
CVE-1999-0095 affects Sendmail version 5.58.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0095?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0095 include unauthorized command execution and complete system compromise.
Is CVE-1999-0095 still a concern today?
Yes, CVE-1999-0095 remains a concern for systems still running the vulnerable version of Sendmail without proper mitigations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0095?
CVE-1999-0095 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to execute commands with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0095?
To fix CVE-1999-0095, disable the debug command in Sendmail or upgrade to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0095?
CVE-1999-0095 affects Sendmail version 5.58.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0095?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0095 include unauthorized command execution and complete system compromise.
Is CVE-1999-0095 still a concern today?
Yes, CVE-1999-0095 remains a concern for systems still running the vulnerable version of Sendmail without proper mitigations.