MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-1109

Sendmail before 8.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a series of ETRN commands then disconnecting from the server, while Sendmail continues to process the commands af...

Vulnerability Description

Sendmail before 8.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a series of ETRN commands then disconnecting from the server, while Sendmail continues to process the commands after the connection has been terminated.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SendmailSendmail<= 8.10.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1109?

CVE-1999-1109 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Sendmail before 8.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a series of ETRN commands then disconnecting from the server, while Sendmail continues to process the commands af...

How severe is CVE-1999-1109?

CVE-1999-1109 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1109?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sendmail Sendmail.