CVE-1999-0206: eric_allman sendmail
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 29-09-1999Last modified 01-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-1999-0206 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in eric_allman sendmail. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.90%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-09-1999PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 01-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
MIME buffer overflow in Sendmail 8.8.0 and 8.8.1 gives root access.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
79%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.90% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Eric_allman1 product
- sendmail8.8 | 8.8.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0206X Refsource MISC