CVE-1999-0475

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified

CVE-1999-0475 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ProcmailProcmailAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0475?
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.
How severe is CVE-1999-0475?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0475 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0475?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST