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CVE-1999-0868

First published: Thu Feb 20 1997(Updated: )

ucbmail allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters that are passed to it from INN.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ISC INN=1.5.1
Netscape News Server=1.1
Sun SPARC
Red Hat Linux=4.0
Red Hat Linux=4.1
nec goah intrasv=r1.1
nec goah networksv=r1.2
nec goah networksv=r2.2
nec goah networksv=r3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0868?

    CVE-1999-0868 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0868?

    To fix CVE-1999-0868, it's recommended to upgrade to the latest versions of ucbmail or affected software that patches this vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0868?

    CVE-1999-0868 affects ISC INN version 1.5.1, Netscape News Server 1.1, and several NEC Goah Network and IntraSV versions.

  • Can CVE-1999-0868 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-1999-0868 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands via specially crafted input.

  • What is the impact of CVE-1999-0868 on systems?

    The impact of CVE-1999-0868 is severe, as it allows attackers to execute commands on the affected system, leading to potential data compromise or full system control.

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