CVE-1999-0096

Summary

CVE-1999-0096 is a vulnerability affecting the Sendmail email server's alias decoding functionality. An attacker can exploit the flaw by sending a specially crafted email containing a malicious alias. Upon decoding this alias, Sendmail may overwrite sensitive files, potentially leading to system compromise. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running an unpatched version of Sendmail and could result in data loss or unauthorized access. It is crucial that system administrators apply the available patch to mitigate the risk.

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