6992 : Qpopper pop_msg.c AUTH Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1999-11-30

Description

A remote overflow exists in Qpopper. The Qpopper fails to check the boundary in "pop_msg.c" function, resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, a remote attacker can overflow a buffer and gain root privileges on the system, resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

QUALCOMM Incorporated
Qpopper
3.0

References

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Credit

  • Mixter - mixternewyorkoffice.com -
  • Lucid Solutions - lucidterra.nebula.org -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 10.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_2 Integrity_impact_2 Availability_impact_2

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