Vulnerability Description
IBM AIX 5.2 and earlier distributes Sendmail with a configuration file (sendmail.cf) with the (1) promiscuous_relay, (2) accept_unresolvable_domains, and (3) accept_unqualified_senders features enabled, which allows Sendmail to be used as an open mail relay for sending spam e-mail.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | <= 5.2 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105284689228961&w=2
- http://security.sdsc.edu/advisories/2003.05.13-AIX-sendmail.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/814617US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7580
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11993
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105284689228961&w=2
- http://security.sdsc.edu/advisories/2003.05.13-AIX-sendmail.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/814617US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7580
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11993
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0285?
CVE-2003-0285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 5.2 and earlier distributes Sendmail with a configuration file (sendmail.cf) with the (1) promiscuous_relay, (2) accept_unresolvable_domains, and (3) accept_unqualified_senders features enable...
How severe is CVE-2003-0285?
CVE-2003-0285 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.