The SMTP service must be an up-to-date version.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4689 | GEN004600 | SV-45869r1_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The SMTP service version on the system must be current to avoid exposing vulnerabilities present in unpatched versions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43186r1_chk ) |
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| Determine the version of the SMTP service software. Procedure: #rpm -q sendmail SUSE sendmail 8.14.3-50.20.1is the latest required version. If SUSE sendmail is installed and the version is not at least8.14.3.-50.20.1, this is a finding. #rpm -q postfix SUSE postfix-2.5.6-5.8.1 is the latest required version. If postfix is installed and the version is not at least2.5.6-5.8.1, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39247r1_fix) |
|---|
| Obtain and install a newer version of the SMTP service software (sendmail or Postfix) fromNovell. |