CVE-2002-1278

Description

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.66% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10554.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6066	vdb entry
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000544	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6118	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1278?: CVE-2002-1278 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1278?: To fix CVE-2002-1278, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1278 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1278 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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