CVE-1999-0145 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can gain root access if the Sendmail WIZ command is enabled, requiring configuration changes to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0145?

CVE-1999-0145 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sendmail WIZ command enabled, allowing root access.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Eric Allman Sendmail.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0145?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0145 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-1999-0145 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0145 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as AZL-7357, GHSA-r6f2-q5m9-c9hv.

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