Buffer Overflow in BSD/Qualcomm qpopper POP Servers

CVE-1999-0006

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the qpopper implementation of POP servers, allowing attackers to exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted long PASS command. This could potentially grant them root access to the affected system, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data. The issue is prevalent in certain versions of qpopper, necessitating immediate patching to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

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