CVE-2001-0715: Low severity Sendmail Sendmail vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2001
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Updated

Sendmail before 8.12.1, without the RestrictQueueRun option enabled, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information about the mail queue by setting debugging flags to enable debug mode.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sendmail Sendmail<=8.12.1

Event History

Oct 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0715?

CVE-2001-0715 is considered a low severity vulnerability as it primarily allows local users to access mail queue information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0715?

To fix CVE-2001-0715, enable the RestrictQueueRun option in Sendmail configurations.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0715?

CVE-2001-0715 affects local users on systems running Sendmail versions prior to 8.12.1 without proper configurations.

4

What kind of data can be accessed due to CVE-2001-0715?

CVE-2001-0715 allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information about the mail queue.

5

Is CVE-2001-0715 still a threat today?

While CVE-2001-0715 is less relevant today due to the age of the vulnerability, any unpatched systems still running affected versions can still be at risk.

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