6992 : Qpopper pop_msg.c AUTH Overflow
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5 months ago

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Disclosure

Nov 30, 1999

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Nov 30, 1999

Solution

Unknown

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 Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

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
Watch-list
Qpopper
Watch-list
3.0

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10184

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