Buffer Overflow in BSD/Qualcomm qpopper POP Servers
CVE-1999-0006

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Qualcomm
Status
Qpopper
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 1998

What is CVE-1999-0006?

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.

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SGI
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/133
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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CVE-1999-0006 : Buffer Overflow in BSD/Qualcomm qpopper POP Servers