17037 : UCB Pop Server XTND XMIT Anonymous Mail Send
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Last Modified
6 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
May 06, 1994

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
May 06, 1994

Solution
Unknown

Description

 UCB Pop Server (a.k.a. popper/qpop/qpopper) contains a flaw related to the logging that may allow an attacker to send anonymous, untraceable mail. Popper does not, by default log users. Using XTND XMIT it's possible send mail that cannot be traced back to the user.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.12 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Watch-list
Qpopper
Watch-list
 1.x
2.0
2.1.1

References

Credit
  • Mark Fullmer - mafBrand New Doo Doocob.ohio-state.edu -

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