CVE-2006-7176
First published: Tue Mar 27 2007(Updated: )
The version of Sendmail 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier does not reject the "localhost.localdomain" domain name for e-mail messages that come from external hosts, which might allow remote attackers to spoof messages.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0-update4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.13.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=171838
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0252.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23742
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-248.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25743
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11499
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-7176?
CVE-2006-7176 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7176?
To fix CVE-2006-7176, upgrade Sendmail to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2006-7176?
CVE-2006-7176 affects Sendmail version 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier.
Can CVE-2006-7176 allow email spoofing?
Yes, CVE-2006-7176 can allow remote attackers to spoof email messages from external hosts.
Is CVE-2006-7176 exploitable by attackers?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2006-7176 to send spoofed emails if the vulnerable software is in use.
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