Description
Sendmail allows local users to reinitialize the aliases database via the newaliases command, then cause a denial of service by interrupting Sendmail.
Products
- Eric Allman Sendmail 8.9.3
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0976, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0976 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References