CVE-2010-0230: High severity SUSE openSUSE vulnerability
Published Jan 22, 2010
·Updated
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP3 (SLE10-SP3) and openSUSE 11.2 configures postfix to listen on all network interfaces, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Affected Software
3 affected components
SUSE openSUSE=11.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=10-sp3
SUSE SuSE Linux=10-sp3
Event History
Jan 22, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0230?
CVE-2010-0230 is considered to have a medium severity level due to the potential for unauthorized remote access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0230?
To fix CVE-2010-0230, configure postfix to only listen on specific network interfaces instead of all interfaces.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0230?
CVE-2010-0230 affects SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP3 and openSUSE 11.2.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2010-0230?
The impact of CVE-2010-0230 includes the risk of remote attackers bypassing security restrictions intended for the postfix service.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-0230?
Yes, patches are available for CVE-2010-0230 through the official SUSE and openSUSE update channels.