CVE-2002-2261
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Sendmail 8.9.0 through 8.12.6 allows remote attackers to bypass relaying restrictions enforced by the 'check_relay' function by spoofing a blank DNS hostname.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | =8.9.0 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.10 | |
| Sendmail | =8.10.0 | |
| Sendmail | =8.10.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.10.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.0 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.6 | |
| Sendmail | =8.11.7 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta10 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta12 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta16 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12-beta7 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.0 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.12.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sendmail.org/8.12.7.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6548
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005748
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7826
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3539
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10775
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8512
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6892
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2261?
CVE-2002-2261 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass relaying restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2261?
To fix CVE-2002-2261, upgrade to Sendmail version 8.12.7 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-2002-2261?
CVE-2002-2261 affects Sendmail versions 8.9.0 through 8.12.6.
What does CVE-2002-2261 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2002-2261 allows attackers to spoof a blank DNS hostname to bypass email relaying restrictions.
Is CVE-2002-2261 a common vulnerability in Sendmail?
Yes, CVE-2002-2261 is a known vulnerability that has been present in several versions of Sendmail, making it a concern for many users.
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