What is the message "FEATURE(`promiscuous_relay') configures your system as open relay. Do NOT use it on a server that is connected to the Internet!" means?

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Issue

  • What is the meanings of the below message ?

    *** WARNING: FEATURE(`promiscuous_relay') configures your system as open
    relay.  Do NOT use it on a server that is connected to the Internet!
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Sendmail

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