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CVE-2004-0833

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 pa…

Published 21 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.5
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
2.5%
percentile 85%
Public exploits
0
none known

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.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.5AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/17531 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/12667 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • debian.org /security/2004/dsa-554 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/11262 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred

Sources

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