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CVE-2003-0468

UnknownEPSS 2.38%

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CVE-2003-0468 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Postfix 1.1.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to use Postfix to conduct "bounce scans" or DDos attacks of other hosts via an email address to the local host containing the target IP address and service name followed by a "!" string, which causes Postfix to attempt to use SMTP to communicate with the target on the associated port.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Postfix 1.1.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to use Postfix to conduct "bounce scans" or DDos attacks of other hosts via an email address to the local host containing the target IP address and service name followed by a "!" string, which causes Postfix to attempt to use SMTP to communicate with the target on the associated port.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.38%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Wietse VenemaPostfix1.0.21
Wietse VenemaPostfix1.1.11
Wietse VenemaPostfix1999-09-06
Wietse VenemaPostfix1999-12-31
Wietse VenemaPostfix2000-02-28
Wietse VenemaPostfix2001-11-15
ConectivaLinux7.0
ConectivaLinux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0468?
Postfix 1.1.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to use Postfix to conduct "bounce scans" or DDos attacks of other hosts via an email address to the local host containing the target IP address and service name followed by a "!" string, which causes Postfix to attempt to use SMTP to communicate with the target on the associated port.
How severe is CVE-2003-0468?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0468 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0468?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST