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CVE-1999-0205

First published: Fri Jan 01 1999(Updated: )

Denial of service in Sendmail 8.6.11 and 8.6.12.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sendmail=8.6.11
Sendmail=8.6.12

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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.

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