CVE-1999-0203

Summary

CVE-1999-0203 is a vulnerability affecting the Sendmail email server. This issue allows attackers to exploit an incorrect handling of "mail from" and "rcpt to" addresses during SMTP transactions. By specifying an inappropriate "mail from" address and an invalid "rcpt to" address, attackers can trigger the delivery of a bounced email to a malicious program, potentially resulting in the gain of root privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to Sendmail servers and requires immediate patching to prevent potential unauthorized system access.

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