CVE-1999-1438: Vulnerability in /bin/mail in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via certain command lin
Summary
Vulnerability in /bin/mail in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via certain command line arguments.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.174Z · 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
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/105
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-91.01a.SunOS.mail.vulnerability
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/105
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-91.01a.SunOS.mail.vulnerability
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15