CVE-1999-0037 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands by sending crafted email headers to users processing messages with metamail.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0037?
CVE-1999-0037 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Arbitrary command execution via metamail package using message headers, when user processes attacker's message using metamail.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0037?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Freebsd Freebsd, Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0037?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0037 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-1999-0037 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0037 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m9qr-677g-rh3m.