Denial of Service Vulnerability in Qpopper by Qualcomm

CVE-2002-0454

Summary

The Qpopper mail server, specifically versions 4.0.3 and earlier, is susceptible to a denial of service attack that can be triggered by remote attackers. This vulnerability enables an attacker to send a specially crafted large string, leading to excessive CPU usage and an infinite loop, effectively disrupting service. As a result, legitimate users may experience denial of access, hampering normal email operations. It is essential for users to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this issue.

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