RE: [cobalt-users] Sendmail with Solarspeed patch but seems to Relay ...

["Dan Kriwitsky" <list1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 
> I also installed the Solarspeed Sendmail patch, but now, 
> abuse.net report that ALL my servers relay the mails.... Here 
> is a 'filtred' relay test mail from abuse.net :
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> This is a test of third-party mail relay, generated via the 
> Network Abuse Clearinghouse at http://www.abuse.net.
> 
>     Target host = www.xyz.com [216.120.x.y]
>     Test performed by myown@xxxxxxxxx from 213.13.x.y
> 
> A well-configured mail server should NOT relay third-party 
> email. Otherwise, the server is subject to abuse by vandals 
> and spammers, and probable blacklisting by recipients of the 
> unwanted third-party e-mail.
> 
> For information on how to secure a mail server against 
> third-party relay, visit <URL: 
http://www.mail-abuse.org/tsi/>.


I'm not sure I understand what was tested. If the email is for you, it
should relay. Are they saying your server was used to send email to a
third party? You need to have someone outside your server who isn't in
your POP before SMTP test it.
-- 
C2003 Dan Kriwitsky

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