What is the severity of CVE-1999-0145?

CVE-1999-0145 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized root access to a system.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0145?

To fix CVE-1999-0145, disable the WIZ command in Sendmail and upgrade to a patched version.

What versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-1999-0145?

CVE-1999-0145 affects all versions of Sendmail prior to the inclusion of the fix for this vulnerability.

Can CVE-1999-0145 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0145 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain root access to vulnerable systems.

Is it safe to run Sendmail if CVE-1999-0145 is present?

It is not safe to run Sendmail with CVE-1999-0145 present, as it poses a significant security risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0145

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

30/9/1993

13/10/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0145

First published: Thu Sep 30 1993(Updated: )

Sendmail WIZ command enabled, allowing root access.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sendmail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0145?
CVE-1999-0145 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized root access to a system.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0145?
To fix CVE-1999-0145, disable the WIZ command in Sendmail and upgrade to a patched version.
What versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-1999-0145?
CVE-1999-0145 affects all versions of Sendmail prior to the inclusion of the fix for this vulnerability.
Can CVE-1999-0145 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0145 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain root access to vulnerable systems.
Is it safe to run Sendmail if CVE-1999-0145 is present?
It is not safe to run Sendmail with CVE-1999-0145 present, as it poses a significant security risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0145?
CVE-1999-0145 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized root access to a system.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0145?
To fix CVE-1999-0145, disable the WIZ command in Sendmail and upgrade to a patched version.
What versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-1999-0145?
CVE-1999-0145 affects all versions of Sendmail prior to the inclusion of the fix for this vulnerability.
Can CVE-1999-0145 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0145 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain root access to vulnerable systems.
Is it safe to run Sendmail if CVE-1999-0145 is present?
It is not safe to run Sendmail with CVE-1999-0145 present, as it poses a significant security risk.