Description
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.
Exploits (2)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Paulo Ribeiro · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19991
Scores
EPSS
0.0020
EPSS Percentile
42.1%
Details
Status
published
Products (9)
sgi/mailx
3
sgi/mailx
4
sgi/mailx
5
sgi/mailx
6.0.1
sgi/mailx
6.1
sgi/mailx
6.2
sgi/mailx
6.3
sgi/mailx
6.4
sgi/mailx
6.5
Published
Aug 08, 2000
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026