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CVE-2002-1278

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 2.45%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2002-11-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Linux. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2002-1278
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
2.45%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The mailconf module in Linuxconf 1.24, and other versions before 1.28, on Conectiva Linux 6.0 through 8, and possibly other distributions, generates the Sendmail configuration file (sendmail.cf) in a way that configures Sendmail to run as an open mail relay, which allows remote attackers to send Spam email.