PUBLISHED DATE: October 4, 1999CVE-1999-1542:
RPMMail before 1.4 allows...

Description

RPMMail before 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute commands via an e-mail message with shell metacharacters in the "MAIL FROM" command.

Products

• Red Hat Linux 6.0

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1542, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1542 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

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1542