CVE-1999-0205: Medium severity Eric Allman Sendmail vulnerability
Denial of service in Sendmail 8.6.11 and 8.6.12.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Do not run Sendmail versions 8.6.11 or 8.6.12. Isolate or restrict network access to systems running these versions, and remove or replace the affected Sendmail installations where practicable. Apply vendor-supplied patches or upgrade to a patched release when one is made available.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0205?
CVE-1999-0205 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can disrupt the functionality of Sendmail versions 8.6.11 and 8.6.12.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0205?
To fix CVE-1999-0205, upgrade to a patched version of Sendmail that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-1999-0205?
CVE-1999-0205 affects Sendmail versions 8.6.11 and 8.6.12.
What kind of attack does CVE-1999-0205 enable?
CVE-1999-0205 enables attackers to create a denial of service condition, preventing Sendmail from processing emails.
Is CVE-1999-0205 still a concern for modern systems?
While CVE-1999-0205 is an older vulnerability, legacy systems running the affected versions remain at risk if not updated.