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CVE-2006-7176

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

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CVE-2006-7176 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The version of Sendmail 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier does not reject the "localhost.localdomain" domain name for e-mail messages that come from external hosts, which might allow remote attackers to spoof messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The version of Sendmail 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier does not reject the "localhost.localdomain" domain name for e-mail messages that come from external hosts, which might allow remote attackers to spoof messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SendmailSendmail8.13.1.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-7176?
The version of Sendmail 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier does not reject the "localhost.localdomain" domain name for e-mail messages that come from external hosts, which might allow remote attackers to spoof messages.
How severe is CVE-2006-7176?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-7176 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7176?
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