, 2006-05-01
Sendmail's wide market share, ancient code base and long vulnerability history make it an interesting example about the need for software to start from a secure design.
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Sendmail and secure design
, 2006-05-01 Sendmail's wide market share, ancient code base and long vulnerability history make it an interesting example about the need for software to start from a secure design.
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I guess sendmail is primarily used on gateways and thefor DON'T need to be root. There are a few scenarios where you need to runs as root. Like for example with local dielivery. But why do that on a gateway?
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