Signature Detail
Short Name |
SMTP:EXPLOIT:SENDMAIL-IDENTEXEC |
|---|---|
Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
SMTP |
Keywords |
Sendmail IDENT Command Execution |
Release Date |
2003/04/25 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
SMTP: Sendmail IDENT Command Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Sendmail 8.6.9. Attackers can send a maliciously crafted IDENT request to the server to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Extended Description
A vulnerability in the IDENT function of sendmail 8.6.9 allows attackers to obtain remote root access. Very little other information on this vulnerability is currently available; this is an old vulnerability.
Affected Products
- Eric Allman Sendmail 8.6.9
References
- BugTraq: 2311
- CVE: CVE-1999-0204
- URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/877