CVE-2002-1278
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CVE-2002-1278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mailconf module in Linuxconf 1.24, and other versions before 1.28, on Conectiva Linux 6.0 through 8, and possibly other distributions, generates the Sendmail configuration file (sendmail.cf) in a way that configures Sendmail to run as an open mail relay, which allows remote attackers to send Spam email.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The mailconf module in Linuxconf 1.24, and other versions before 1.28, on Conectiva Linux 6.0 through 8, and possibly other distributions, generates the Sendmail configuration file (sendmail.cf) in a way that configures Sendmail to run as an open mail relay, which allows remote attackers to send Spam email.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Gelinas | Linuxconf | 1.2.4r2 |
| Jacques Gelinas | Linuxconf | 1.2.5r3 |
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10554.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10554.phpVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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