CVE-1999-1438
high
📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-1438
Description
Vulnerability in /bin/mail in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via certain command line arguments.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (4)
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-1438
NVD Recent CVEs
Vulnerability in /bin/mail in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via certain command line arguments.
Remediations (10)
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web:cvevault.com
CVE Vault - Search and explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ) database. Find security vulnerabilities by CVE ID, vendor, severity, and year. Stay secure with comprehensive CVE information.
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web:github.com
Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.
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web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
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web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.cvefind.com
CVE Find is a real-time vulnerability database indexing 351 731 security flaws ( CVE ) from MITRE, NVD, CISA KEV, CWE and CAPEC. 1311 new CVEs were published in the last 7 days. Data aggregated from: MITRE Corporation ( CVE , CWE, CAPEC), National Vulnerability Database - NIST (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), FIRST (EPSS).
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web:www.esd.whs.mil
Ensure configuration, asset, remediation , and mitigation management supports vulnerability management within the DODIN in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01. Support all systems, subsystems, and system components owned by or operated on behalf of DoD with efficient vulnerability assessment techniques, procedures, and capabilities.
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web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
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web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
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web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
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