CVE-1999-0439
published 1999-04-05CVE-1999-0439: Buffer overflow in procmail before version 3.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute commands via expansions in the procmailrc configuration file.
PriorityP424high7.5CVSS 2.0
AVNACLAuNCPIPAP
EPSS
2.48%
82.6th percentile
Buffer overflow in procmail before version 3.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute commands via expansions in the procmailrc configuration file.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| procmail | procmail | <= 3.12 | — |
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VulDB
Procmail 3.12 Config File procmailrc memory corruption (XFDB-2082 / SBV-596)
vuldb·2026-04-19·CVSS 7.5
CVE-1999-0439 [HIGH] Procmail 3.12 Config File procmailrc memory corruption (XFDB-2082 / SBV-596)
A vulnerability was found in Procmail 3.12. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file procmailrc of the component Config File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0439. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-vm64-4p36-f6c5: Buffer overflow in procmail before version 3
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-0439 [HIGH] GHSA-vm64-4p36-f6c5: Buffer overflow in procmail before version 3
Buffer overflow in procmail before version 3.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute commands via expansions in the procmailrc configuration file.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1999-04-05
Published