Vulnerability Description
Vixie Cron on Linux systems allows local users to set parameters of sendmail commands via the MAILTO environmental variable.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | 3.0_pl1 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | 2.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 4.0 |
References
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0769?
CVE-1999-0769 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Vixie Cron on Linux systems allows local users to set parameters of sendmail commands via the MAILTO environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-1999-0769?
CVE-1999-0769 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-1999-0769?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paul Vixie Vixie Cron, Caldera Openlinux, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Linux.