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OL 8 must be configured to prevent unrestricted mail relaying.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

If unrestricted mail relaying is permitted, unauthorized senders could use this host as a mail relay to send spam or for other unauthorized activity.

ID
SV-248895r991589_rule
Version
OL08-00-040290
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

If "postfix" is installed, modify the "/etc/postfix/main.cf" file to restrict client connections to the local network with the following command: 
 
$ sudo postconf -e 'smtpd_client_restrictions = permit_mynetworks,reject'