CVE-1999-0172

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 2, 1995
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0172 is a vulnerability affecting the FormMail CGI program. Hackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary commands remotely. An attacker could send a specially crafted email to trigger the vulnerability, leading to potential unauthorized access or system damage. This issue poses a significant risk to servers running the FormMail CGI and highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date with the latest security patches.

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