CVE-1999-0365
First published: Thu Feb 04 1999(Updated: )
The metamail package allows remote command execution using shell metacharacters that are not quoted in a mailcap entry.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MetaInfo MetaWeb | =3.1 | |
| Sendmail | =2.0 | |
| Sendmail | =2.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0365?
CVE-1999-0365 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0365?
To fix CVE-1999-0365, update the metamail package to a version that properly quotes shell metacharacters.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0365?
CVE-1999-0365 affects the metamail package, specifically versions in the MetaInfo MetaIP 3.1 and Sendmail 2.0 and 2.5.
Can CVE-1999-0365 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0365 can be exploited remotely through malicious mailcap entries.
What are shell metacharacters in the context of CVE-1999-0365?
In the context of CVE-1999-0365, shell metacharacters are special characters in a command line that allow for command manipulation and injection.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- vendor/metainfo
- canonical/metainfo metaweb
- version/metainfo metaweb/3.1
- canonical/sendmail
- version/sendmail/2.0
- version/sendmail/2.5