CVE-1999-0841

N/A Unknown
Published: November 30, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in CDE mailtool allows local users to gain root privileges via a long MIME Content-Type.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/3J5QQPPQ0O.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.security-express.com/archives/bugtraq/1999-q4/0122.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/832
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3732
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/3J5QQPPQ0O.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.security-express.com/archives/bugtraq/1999-q4/0122.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/832
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3732
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
55th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

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