CVE-1999-1592: High severity Sun Sunos vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 1999
·
Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in sendmail 5, as installed on Sun SunOS 4.1.3U1 and 4.1.4, have unspecified attack vectors and impact. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-1999-0129.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Sun Sunos=4.1.3u1
Sun Sunos=4.1.4
Sendmail Sendmail=5
All of the following
Any of the following
Sun Sunos=4.1.3u1
Sun Sunos=4.1.4
Sendmail Sendmail=5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove sendmail 5 (SunOS 4.1.3_U1, 4.1.4) from your environment.

    Uninstall sendmail 5 on systems running SunOS 4.1.3_U1 or 4.1.4 if the MTA is not required.

  2. Compensating control

    If sendmail must remain in use, restrict access to the service (for example, block or limit SMTP ports at network perimeter/firewall and allow only trusted hosts) until a vendor patch or other official mitigation is available.

Event History

Dec 31, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 12, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1592?

The severity of CVE-1999-1592 is unspecified, requiring further investigation to determine the impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1592?

To fix CVE-1999-1592, update the sendmail version to the latest patch provided by the vendor.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-1999-1592?

CVE-1999-1592 affects Sendmail version 5 installed on SunOS 4.1.3_U1 and 4.1.4.

4

What are the attack vectors for CVE-1999-1592?

The attack vectors for CVE-1999-1592 are unspecified, highlighting the need for a proactive security approach.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-1999-1592?

No specific exploit for CVE-1999-1592 has been documented, but vulnerabilities in email systems should be monitored regularly.

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