CVE-1999-0475: Race Condition

Published Apr 5, 1999
·
Updated

A race condition in how procmail handles .procmailrc files allows a local user to read arbitrary files available to the user who is running procmail.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
procmail procmail
Microsoft cbl2 procmail 3.22-53

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Red Hat Procmail from your environment.

    If Procmail is not required, uninstall/remove the Red Hat Procmail package to eliminate the vulnerable component and prevent local users from exploiting the race condition to read arbitrary files.

Event History

Apr 5, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Oct 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0475?

The severity of CVE-1999-0475 is generally considered to be medium due to the potential for local users to read sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0475?

To fix CVE-1999-0475, ensure that appropriate file permissions are set on .procmailrc files and consider updating to the latest version of procmail.

3

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0475?

CVE-1999-0475 affects local users running procmail who can access the .procmailrc file.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0475?

CVE-1999-0475 is classified as a race condition vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-1999-0475?

An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0475 to read arbitrary files that are accessible to the user executing procmail.

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