CVE-1999-0769: Vixie Cron on Linux systems allows local users to set parameters of sendmail commands via the MAILTO environmental varia

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:48.817Z

Summary

Vixie Cron on Linux systems allows local users to set parameters of sendmail commands via the MAILTO environmental variable.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.817Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References