Sendmail is running

sendmail-running (2938) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Is there a Sendmail daemon running?


Consequences:

Informational

Remedy:

If this system is not used as a mail server, kill the current sendmail daemon, and remove any references to it in system startup scripts.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple Mac OS
  • Compaq Tru64
  • Data General DG/UX
  • FreeBSD FreeBSD
  • IBM AIX
  • Linux Kernel
  • RedHat Linux 6.0
  • SCO SCO Unix
  • SGI IRIX
  • Sun Solaris 2.5.1
  • Sun Solaris 7.0
  • Sun Solaris
  • Sun SunOS
  • WindRiver BSDOS
  • HP-UX

Reported:

Not available

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