CVE-2003-0468

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Postfix 1.1.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to use Postfix to conduct "bounce scans" or DDos attacks of other hosts via an email address to the local host containing the target IP address and service name followed by a "!" string, which causes Postfix to attempt to use SMTP to communicate with the target on the associated port.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 27, 2003
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2003-0468: Medium severity, CVSS 5.0 | Vulnix