VDB-13616 · CVE-1999-1506 · XFDB 7161

SMI Sendmail up to 4.0.3 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in SMI Sendmail up to 4.0.3. This impacts an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-1506. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SMI Sendmail up to 4.0.3 (Mail Server Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vulnerability in smi sendmail 4.0 and earlier on sunos up to 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to access user bin.

The weakness was released 01/29/1990 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cert.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1506. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7161), SecurityFocus (BID 6†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4905†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-9. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Mail Server Software

Vendor

Name

Sendmail

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/29/1990 🔍
01/29/1990 +0 days 🔍
01/29/1990 +0 days 🔍
01/01/1999 +3259 days 🔍
07/29/2004 +2036 days 🔍
06/16/2014 +3609 days 🔍
04/03/2025 +3944 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13616
X-Force: 7161
SecurityFocus: 6 - SunOS SMI Sendmail Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4905 - SunOS Sendmail Enables Remote Access to User Bin, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2014 15:26
Updated: 04/03/2025 03:37
Changes: 06/16/2014 15:26 (50), 12/23/2017 12:08 (6), 04/03/2025 03:37 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:63C:103

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