CVE-1999-0204 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute root commands on Sendmail servers via the ident protocol, leading to full system compromise.
- 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-1999-0204?
CVE-1999-0204 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Sendmail 8.6.9 allows remote attackers to execute root commands, using ident.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0204?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eric Allman Sendmail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0204?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0204 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-1999-0204 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0204 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rcf-hxhh-73gh.