Vulnerability Description
Postfix 2.1.3, when /proc/net/if_inet6 is not available and permit_mx_backup is enabled in smtpd_recipient_restrictions, allows remote attackers to bypass e-mail restrictions and perform mail relaying by sending mail to an IPv6 hostname.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wietse Venema | Postfix | 2.1.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=267837Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110763358832637&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14137/Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-152.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12445Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19218
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=267837Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110763358832637&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14137/Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-152.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12445Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19218
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0337?
CVE-2005-0337 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Postfix 2.1.3, when /proc/net/if_inet6 is not available and permit_mx_backup is enabled in smtpd_recipient_restrictions, allows remote attackers to bypass e-mail restrictions and perform mail relaying...
How severe is CVE-2005-0337?
CVE-2005-0337 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-2005-0337?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wietse Venema Postfix, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Suse Suse Linux.