CVE-2004-0833
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-554Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11262Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-554Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11262Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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