CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0204
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk8.67%
94th percentile - higher than 94% of all known CVEs
Summary
Sendmail version 8.6.9 allows remote attackers to execute root commands using ident.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain full access to the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Sendmail to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Sendmail 8.6.9 allows remote attackers to execute root commands, using ident.