CVE-2004-0833

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.66% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17531	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/12667	third party advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-554	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11262	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0833?: CVE-2004-0833 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0833?: To fix CVE-2004-0833, 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-2004-0833 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-0833 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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