CVE-2002-1278 json
The mailconf module in Linuxconf 1.24, and other versions before 1.28, on Conectiva Linux 6.0 through 8, and possibly other distributions,…
published 2002-11-12 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1262
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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distro.conectiva.com.br
/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000544
vendor-advisory
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10554.php
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/6066
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/6118
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1278
- NVD CVE-2002-1278
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