Eudora warning message bypass
| eudora-warning-message (4383) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Eudora allows users to bypass the warning message displayed when the user attempts to open an executable file, such as an .exe, .com, or .bat file. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute a malicious program on a victim's computer.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- CNET Web site: Qualcomm warns of Eudora security hole.
- Peacefire Web site: "Stealth Attachment" demo page.
- BID-1157: Eudora 4.2/4.3 Warning Message Circumvention Vulnerability
- CVE-2000-0342: Eudora 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file that refers to the attachment, aka Stealth Attachment.
Platforms Affected:
- Qualcomm Eudora
Reported:
Apr 28, 2000
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