The SMTP service must be an up-to-date version.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4689 | GEN004600 | SV-62907r1_rule | VIVM-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The SMTP service version on the system must be current to avoid exposing vulnerabilities present in unpatched versions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-51735r2_chk ) |
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| Determine the version of the SMTP service software. Procedure: # rpm -q sendmail sendmail-8.13.8-8.1.el5 is the latest required version. If sendmail is installed and the version is not at least 8.13.8-8.1, this is a finding. # rpm -q postfix postfix-2.3.3-6.el5 is the latest required version. If the postfix is installed and the version is not at least 2:2.3.3-6, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-53485r1_fix) |
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| Obtain and install a newer version of the SMTP service software (sendmail or Postfix) from the operating system vendor. |