jcdole:
> >From documentation : postconf.5.html#resolve_dequoted_address
>
> /resolve_dequoted_address (default: yes)
>
> Resolve a recipient address safely instead of correctly, by looking
> inside quotes.
>
> By default, the Postfix address resolver does not quote the address
> localpart as per RFC 822, so that additional @ or % or ! operators remain
> visible. This behavior is safe but it is also technically incorrect.
>
> If you specify "resolve_dequoted_address = no", then the Postfix
> resolver will not know about additional @ etc. operators in the address
> localpart. This opens opportunities for obscure mail relay attacks with
> user@domain@domain addresses when Postfix provides backup MX service for
> Sendmail systems.
> /
>
> Setting resolve_dequoted_address = no ==> [email protected]@example.com
> is rejected
> Setting resolve_dequoted_address = yes ==> [email protected]@example.com
> is accepted
>
> But as said in the doc seems to be a bad idea.
>
> So what to do ?
The main observation that comes to mind:
- No-one uses such addresses. That alone should be sufficient to
stop you from doing so.
Wietse
