CVE-1999-0976

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-1999-0976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sendmail allows local users to reinitialize the aliases database via the newaliases command, then cause a denial of service by interrupting Sendmail.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sendmail allows local users to reinitialize the aliases database via the newaliases command, then cause a denial of service by interrupting Sendmail.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Eric AllmanSendmail8.9.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0976?
Sendmail allows local users to reinitialize the aliases database via the newaliases command, then cause a denial of service by interrupting Sendmail.
How severe is CVE-1999-0976?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0976?
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