CVE-2004-0833

Name: CVE-2004-0833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0833 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sendmail before 8.12.3 on Debian GNU/Linux, when using sasl and sasl-bin, uses a Sendmail configuration script with a fixed username and password, which could allow remote attackers to use Sendmail as an open mail relay and send spam messages.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sendmail before 8.12.3 on Debian GNU/Linux, when using sasl and sasl-bin, uses a Sendmail configuration script with a fixed username and password, which could allow remote attackers to use Sendmail as an open mail relay and send spam messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	3.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/12667
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-554Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11262Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17531
http://secunia.com/advisories/12667
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-554Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11262Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17531

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0833?

How severe is CVE-2004-0833?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0833 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0833?

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