Qualcomm Eudora 5.0j/5.1.1 on Windows Multi-Part Message memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Eudora 5.0j/5.1.1 on Windows (Mail Client Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Multi-Part Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Eudora 5.1.1 and 5.0-J for Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a multi-part message with a long boundary string.

The weakness was shared 08/12/2002 by Nobuo Miwa as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0833. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (9765).

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
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01/21/2019 +1644 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Nobuo Miwa
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0833 (🔍)
X-Force: 9765
Vulnerability Center: 2390 - Buffer Overflow in Eudora for Windows, Medium
SecurityFocus: 5397 - Qualcomm Eudora MIME Multipart Boundary Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

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Created: 07/23/2014 00:12
Updated: 01/21/2019 09:57
Changes: 07/23/2014 00:12 (57), 01/21/2019 09:57 (5)
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