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???
> 

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 -Chris
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