# CVE-2004-0833: Sendmail before 8.12.3 on Debian GNU/Linux, when using sasl and sasl-bin, uses a Sendmail configuration script with a fixed username and pas

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-11-19 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Sendmail before 8.12.3 on Debian GNU/Linux, when using sasl and sasl-bin, uses a Sendmail configuration script with a fixed username and password, which could allow remote attackers to use Sendmail as an open mail relay and send spam messages.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12667
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-554
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11262

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