CVE-1999-0130

Sendmail <daemon mode - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0130. PoCs published by Leshka Zakharoff.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a vulnerability in Sendmail (versions 8.7-8.8.2) where a local user can bypass the daemon mode restriction and execute arbitrary code as root by manipulating the environment and sending a SIGHUP signal. The script compiles and executes a malicious program to spawn a root shell in /tmp.

Description

Local users can start Sendmail in daemon mode and gain root privileges.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Leshka Zakharoff · bashlocalmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19556

This exploit leverages a vulnerability in Sendmail (versions 8.7-8.8.2) where a local user can bypass the daemon mode restriction and execute arbitrary code as root by manipulating the environment and sending a SIGHUP signal. The script compiles and executes a malicious program to spawn a root shell in /tmp.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Sendmail <= 8.8.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Sendmail installed and vulnerable version · Compiler (cc) available
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/716

Scores

EPSS 0.0106
EPSS Percentile 60.0%

Details

Status published
Products (14)
bsdi/bsd_os 2.1
caldera/network_desktop 1.0
eric_allman/sendmail 8.7
eric_allman/sendmail 8.8
eric_allman/sendmail 8.8.1
eric_allman/sendmail 8.8.2
freebsd/freebsd 2.1.5
freebsd/freebsd 2.1.6
hp/hp-ux 10.00
hp/hp-ux 10.01
... and 4 more
Published Nov 16, 1996
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026