Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Eudora Worldmail by Qualcomm

CVE-2006-6024

What is CVE-2006-6024?

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been identified in Eudora Worldmail, particularly in Worldmail 3 version 6.1.22.0. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to serious security implications. The weaknesses were highlighted in the VulnDisco Pack, which demonstrated instances such as a 'stack overflow' and a 'heap overflow.' While specific attack vectors remain unknown, the research community is alerted to the potential risk posed by these vulnerabilities, necessitating awareness and precautionary measures amid ongoing evaluations.

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