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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2003-0468

Postfix 1.1.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to use Postfix to conduct "bounce scans" or DDos attacks of other hosts via an email address to the local host containing the target IP address and s...

Vulnerability Description

Postfix 1.1.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to use Postfix to conduct "bounce scans" or DDos attacks of other hosts via an email address to the local host containing the target IP address and service name followed by a "!" string, which causes Postfix to attempt to use SMTP to communicate with the target on the associated port.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Wietse VenemaPostfix1.0.21
ConectivaLinux7.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0468?

CVE-2003-0468 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Postfix 1.1.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to use Postfix to conduct "bounce scans" or DDos attacks of other hosts via an email address to the local host containing the target IP address and s...

How severe is CVE-2003-0468?

CVE-2003-0468 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-2003-0468?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wietse Venema Postfix, Conectiva Linux.