CVE-2018-16744
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in mgetty before 1.2.1. In fax_notify_mail() in faxrec.c, the mail_to parameter is not sanitized. It could allow for command injection if untrusted input can reach it, because popen is used.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-09-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-16744?
An issue was discovered in mgetty before 1.2.1. In fax_notify_mail() in faxrec.c, the mail_to parameter is not sanitized. It could allow for command injection if untrusted input can reach it, because popen is used.
Is CVE-2018-16744 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-16744 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-16744?
CVE-2018-16744 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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