Vulnerability Description
The version of Sendmail 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier does not reject the "localhost.localdomain" domain name for e-mail messages that come from external hosts, which might allow remote attackers to spoof messages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.13.1.2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25743
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-248.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0252.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23742
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=171838
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25743
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-248.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0252.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23742
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=171838
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-7176?
CVE-2006-7176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The version of Sendmail 8.13.1-2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 and earlier does not reject the "localhost.localdomain" domain name for e-mail messages that come from external hosts, which mig...
How severe is CVE-2006-7176?
CVE-2006-7176 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-7176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Sendmail Sendmail.