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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> SMTP problems >> Sendmail Local Starvation and Overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Sendmail Local Starvation and Overflow |
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Checks the version number Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote sendmail server, according to its version number, has buffer overflow and denial of service problem through GECOS field, it gives root access to local users. Solution : Install sendmail newer than 8.8.3 or install a vendor supplied patch. Network Security Threat Level: High (Local) / None (remote with no account) Networks Security ID: 717 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Xue Yong Zhi |
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