# CVE-2002-1278: The mailconf module in Linuxconf 1.24, and other versions before 1.28, on Conectiva Linux 6.0 through 8, and possibly other distributions, g

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The mailconf module in Linuxconf 1.24, and other versions before 1.28, on Conectiva Linux 6.0 through 8, and possibly other distributions, generates the Sendmail configuration file (sendmail.cf) in a way that configures Sendmail to run as an open mail relay, which allows remote attackers to send Spam email.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10554.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/6066
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000544
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6118

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