CVE-1999-0841 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the CDE mailtool application, specifically affecting SunOS systems. This flaw allows local users to achieve root privileges by supplying an overly long MIME Content-Type. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), it represents a critical local attack vector with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its potential for exploitation, though it currently lacks active community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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