MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-1999-0129

Sendmail allows local users to write to a file and gain group permissions via a .forward or :include: file.

Vulnerability Description

Sendmail allows local users to write to a file and gain group permissions via a .forward or :include: file.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Eric AllmanSendmail8.8
BsdiBsd Os2.1
FreebsdFreebsd2.1.5
HpHp-Ux10.00
IbmAix3.2
ScoInternet Faststart1.0
ScoOpenserver5.0
SunSolaris2.4
SunSunos4.1.3u1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0129?

CVE-1999-0129 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Sendmail allows local users to write to a file and gain group permissions via a .forward or :include: file.

How severe is CVE-1999-0129?

CVE-1999-0129 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0129?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eric Allman Sendmail, Bsdi Bsd Os, Freebsd Freebsd, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix.