CVE-2006-7175: High severity redhat Enterprise Linux vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2007
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Updated

The version of Sendmail 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier does not allow the administrator to disable SSLv2 encryption, which could cause less secure channels to be used than desired.

Affected Software

2 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0-update4
Sendmail Sendmail=8.13.1.2

Event History

Mar 27, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:19 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-7175?

CVE-2006-7175 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential use of insecure SSLv2 encryption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-7175?

To fix CVE-2006-7175, update to a later version of Sendmail that allows disabling SSLv2 encryption.

3

Which versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-2006-7175?

CVE-2006-7175 affects Sendmail version 8.13.1-2 and earlier.

4

Is my system vulnerable if I am using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4?

Yes, if you are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 with the affected version of Sendmail, your system is vulnerable.

5

Can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2006-7175 without updating?

Mitigation options are limited, but you can restrict access to the Sendmail service as a temporary measure.

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