CVE-1999-1309

Summary

CVE-1999-1309 is a vulnerability affecting versions of Sendmail before 8.6.7. A local user can exploit this issue by inputting a large value in the debug (-d) command line option. This vulnerability grants the attacker root access, making it a significant security risk. The Sendmail debug feature, intended for troubleshooting, becomes a potent tool for privilege escalation when used with an excessively large value. It is crucial for Sendmail users to update their software to a secure version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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