6066 : Linuxconf mailconf Improper Sendmail Relay Configuration
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5 months ago

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Disclosure

Nov 05, 2002

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Nov 05, 2002

Solution

Unknown

Description

Conectiva linuxconf contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to send e-mail without authenticating (ie: "spam"). The problem is that linuxconf utility generates the sendmail configuration file (sendmail.cf) with options that configures sendmail to run as an open mail relay.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.29r1 or higher or apply the appropriate patches from Conectiva, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Jacques Gelinas
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linuxconf
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1.2.4 r2
1.2.5 r3

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  • Ademar de Souza Reis Jr. - ademarBrand New Doo Dooconectiva.com.br -

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