CVE-1999-0203

Eric Allman — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00483
  • Published: 1995-08-17T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Eric Allman
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0203 — In Sendmail, attackers can gain root privileges via SMTP by specifying an improper "mail from" address and an invalid "rcpt to" address that would cause the mail to bounce to a program. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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In Sendmail, attackers can gain root privileges via SMTP by specifying an improper “mail from” address and an invalid “rcpt to” address that would cause the mail to bounce to a program.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: This vulnerability affects the product by Eric Allman (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Potential impact includes remote code execution, data theft, or denial of service.

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Eric Allman

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