CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1278

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The mailconf module in Linuxconf version 1.24 and earlier on Conectiva Linux 6.0 through 8 generates the Sendmail configuration file (sendmail.cf) in a way that configures Sendmail as an open mail relay, allowing remote attackers to send spam.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of having its mail server exploited to send unwanted messages, which could lead to IP address blacklisting and a decrease in domain reputation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Linuxconf to version 1.28 or later and review the Sendmail configuration to prevent it from functioning as an open relay.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS