CVE-1999-0131: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 11 1996(Updated: )
Buffer overflow and denial of service in Sendmail 8.7.5 and earlier through GECOS field gives root access to local users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | =8.7.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.6 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.3 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.01 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.2 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.2 | |
| SCO Internet FastStart | =1.0 | |
| BSDI BSD/OS | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =3.0.3 | |
| OSF Digital | =1.3.2 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.20 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.1.5 | |
| IBM AIX | =3.2 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0131?
CVE-1999-0131 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for root access by local users.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0131?
To fix CVE-1999-0131, you should upgrade to a version of Sendmail later than 8.7.5.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0131?
CVE-1999-0131 affects Sendmail versions 8.6 through 8.7.5 and various UNIX operating systems.
What kind of attack is related to CVE-1999-0131?
CVE-1999-0131 involves a buffer overflow attack that can lead to denial of service and unauthorized root access.
Can CVE-1999-0131 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0131 is primarily an issue for local users since it requires local access to exploit.
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