Skip to content

Tools Exploits Blog

Tools Exploits Blog

Hacking, PenTest, and Cybersecurity Tools for Your Security Arsenal!

Loading CVE intelligence

Kitploit is a directory of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting tools. Discover the latest project updates to find vulnerabilities, analyze systems, automate testing, and strengthen your security.

Feeds Contact Privacy© 2026 Kitploit

Tool Directory

Categories

View all categories

Loading categories

Back to Exploits

CVE-1999-0769

HighPublished

Vixie Cron on Linux systems allows local users to set parameters of sendmail commands via the MAILTO environmental variable.

Published: Jan 4, 2000
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 25, 1999

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 55.7%
Model date: Oct 15, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Vixie Cron on Linux systems allows local users to set parameters of sendmail commands via the MAILTO environmental variable.

Sources

Caldera OpenLinux 2.2 / Debian 2.1/2.2 / RedHat 6.0 - Vixie Cron MAILTO SendmailExploit
Olaf Kirch · linux · Aug 25, 1999

Responsible use

Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.