CVE-1999-1438

Summary

CVE-1999-1438 is a vulnerability affecting the /bin/mail application in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier versions. Maliciously crafted command line arguments can be exploited by local users to elevate their privileges to root level, posing a significant security risk. This issue allows attackers to bypass access controls and gain unrestricted access to the system, potentially leading to serious data breaches or system compromise. The vulnerability was first identified in 1999 and has since been addressed in more recent SunOS releases. It is recommended that affected systems be upgraded or patched as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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