CVE-1999-0439 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote or local attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflow in procmail configuration file expansions.
- 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-1999-0439?
CVE-1999-0439 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in procmail before version 3.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute commands via expansions in the procmailrc configuration file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0439?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Caldera Openlinux, Procmail Procmail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0439?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0439 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0439 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0439 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vm64-4p36-f6c5.