Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Lotus Domino SMTP issue where versions 5.0 through 5.7 could mishandle specially crafted recipient addresses and bypass mail relay restrictions. The main business risk is abuse of a mail server as an unauthorized relay, which can damage sender reputation, cause blacklisting, and disrupt email delivery. Exposure is most likely on legacy, internet-facing Lotus Domino SMTP servers running versions 5.0 through 5.7. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old Domino infrastructure remains in production, lab, merger, or forgotten mail-routing roles. Treat this as a legacy exposure and email-reputation risk. Prioritize if any Domino 5.0 through 5.7 SMTP service is internet-facing or still trusted for outbound mail routing. Mitigation focus: Inventory Lotus Domino SMTP servers and identify any versions 5.0 through 5.7.; Review IBM, CERT/CC, and X-Force guidance for vendor-confirmed remediation.; Retire or isolate unsupported Domino SMTP systems where feasible..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- lotus-domino-smtp-mail-relay(6591)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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