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.
Platforms Affected:
- Qualcomm, Eudora
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 15, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- CNET Web site, Qualcomm warns of Eudora security hole at http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-1773077.html?tag=st.ne.fd.lthd.1005-200-1773077.
- Peacefire Web site, "Stealth Attachment" demo page at http://www.peacefire.org/security/stealthattach/.
- 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.
Reported:
Apr 28, 2000
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