Vulnerability Description
Sendmail 8.9.0 through 8.12.6 allows remote attackers to bypass relaying restrictions enforced by the 'check_relay' function by spoofing a blank DNS hostname.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030101-01-P
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7826Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005748Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6548Patch
- http://www.sendmail.org/8.12.7.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3539Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10775
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030101-01-P
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7826Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005748Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6548Patch
- http://www.sendmail.org/8.12.7.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3539Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2261?
CVE-2002-2261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Sendmail 8.9.0 through 8.12.6 allows remote attackers to bypass relaying restrictions enforced by the 'check_relay' function by spoofing a blank DNS hostname.
How severe is CVE-2002-2261?
CVE-2002-2261 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sendmail Sendmail.