Vulnerability Description
SunOS sendmail 5.59 through 5.65 uses popen to process a forwarding host argument, which allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS (Internal Field Separator) variable and passing crafted values to the -oR option.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 5.59 |
| Sun | Sunos | 4.1.1 |
References
- http://www.alw.nih.gov/Security/8lgm/8lgm-Advisory-21.htmlExploit
- http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1853&cid=1978Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-95.11.sun.sendmail-oR.vulPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/3278Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7829
- http://www.alw.nih.gov/Security/8lgm/8lgm-Advisory-21.htmlExploit
- http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1853&cid=1978Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-95.11.sun.sendmail-oR.vulPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/3278Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7829
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1580?
CVE-1999-1580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). SunOS sendmail 5.59 through 5.65 uses popen to process a forwarding host argument, which allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS (Internal Field Separator) variable and passing...
How severe is CVE-1999-1580?
CVE-1999-1580 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-1999-1580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sendmail Sendmail, Sun Sunos.