The same is true under redhat.
On Tue, 14 May 2002, Melameth, Daniel D. wrote: > It is my understanding that Sendmail under OpenBSD is configured > to only listen on the loopback interface... Hence, it cannot be > attacked over the network. > > Sincerely, > Daniel D. Melameth, MCSE > Systems Engineer > Morrison, Brown, Argiz and Company > Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -----Original Message----- > From: Terry Dunlap [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 11:35 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Sendmail > > > Have you ever noticed that OpenBSD and FreeBSD install Sendmail as part > of their default installs? I just installed OpenBSD 2.9 today on a test > box (I know there are new versions). I was shocked to find Sendmail > running on this OS which claims to offer a "secure" default install. > > Granted, I checked the OpenBSD site regarding their implementation of > Sendmail, and they have made some security changes to it. However, given > its track record, why is Sendmail a part of the default installs on > these *BSD flavors? Why is it part of ANY default install??? > -- Regards, -Chris __________________________________________________________________ Christopher Murley PHONE: 309.743.0800 Senior Systems Administrator TOLL FREE: 800.293.9576 TownNews.com \ Lee Enterprises FAX: 309.743.0830 1521 47th Avenue E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moline, Illinois 61265 Web: http://www.TownNews.com ------------------------------------------------------------------