Qpopper auth command buffer overflow

qpopper-auth-bo (3677) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Qpopper is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the qpop3 server code. A remote attacker can overflow a buffer and gain root privileges on the system.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Qpopper (3.0.2 or later), available from the Qpopper Web site. See References.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Compaq Tru64
  • Data General DG/UX
  • IBM AIX
  • Linux Kernel
  • Qualcomm Qpopper 3.0
  • SCO SCO Unix
  • SGI IRIX
  • Sun Solaris
  • WindRiver BSDOS
  • HP-UX

Reported:

Nov 29, 1999

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