VDB-14696 · CVE-1999-0742 · BID 480

Debian Linux 2.1 mailman improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Debian Linux 2.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component mailman. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-0742. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 2.1 (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component mailman. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Debian mailman package uses weak authentication, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

The weakness was released 06/22/1999 by Wichert Akkerman (FIRST) with Developer (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0742. 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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 480†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-14700 and VDB-14693. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Wichert Akkerman (FIRST)
Organization: Developer
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0742 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0742
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14696
SecurityFocus: 480 - Debian mailman Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 11:48
Updated: 04/19/2026 05:36
Changes: 06/21/2014 11:48 (47), 05/21/2018 10:04 (8), 04/19/2026 05:36 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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