HIGH · 7.2

CVE-1999-0130

Local users can start Sendmail in daemon mode and gain root privileges.

Vulnerability Description

Local users can start Sendmail in daemon mode and gain root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CalderaNetwork Desktop1.0
Eric AllmanSendmail8.7
BsdiBsd Os2.1
FreebsdFreebsd2.1.5
HpHp-Ux10.00
IbmAix4.2
RedhatLinux4.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0130?

CVE-1999-0130 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Local users can start Sendmail in daemon mode and gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-1999-0130?

CVE-1999-0130 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0130?

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