CVE-2002-1278

N/A Unknown
Published: November 12, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10554.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6066
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000544
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10554.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6066
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6118
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
71th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

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