CVE-1999-0976: Sendmail allows local users to reinitialize the aliases database via the newaliases command, then cause a denial of serv

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:51.954Z

Summary

Sendmail allows local users to reinitialize the aliases database via the newaliases command, then cause a denial of service by interrupting Sendmail.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.954Z · 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