CVE-1999-1542: RPMMail before 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute commands via an e-mail message with shell metacharacters in the "M
Summary
RPMMail before 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute commands via an e-mail message with shell metacharacters in the "MAIL FROM" command.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:49.672Z · 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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93915641729415&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93923853105687&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3353
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93915641729415&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93923853105687&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3353