Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.1/4.0.2/4.0.3/4.0.4 pop_msg memory corruption
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A vulnerability has been found in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.1/4.0.2/4.0.3/4.0.4 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pop_msg
. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The pop_msg function in qpopper 4.0.x before 4.0.5fc2 does not null terminate a message buffer after a call to Qvsnprintf, which could allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in a mdef command with a long macro name.
The weakness was shared 03/18/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0143. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/28/2021).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15096 (Debian DSA-259-1 : qpopper - mail user privilege escalation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.
Upgrading to version 4.0.5fc2 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11516) and Tenable (15096).
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
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Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 15096
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-259-1 : qpopper - mail user privilege escalation
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OpenVAS ID: 53590
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 259-1 (qpopper)
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Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Qpopper 4.0.5fc2
Timeline
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Sources
Vendor: qualcomm.comAdvisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2003-0143 (🔍)
X-Force: 11516
Vulnerability Center: 1829 - pop_msg Function in Qpopper 4.0.1 - 4.0.5 Allows Code Execution, Medium
SecurityFocus: 7058
Entry
Created: 08/08/2014 11:34Updated: 06/28/2021 13:21
Changes: 08/08/2014 11:34 (64), 01/21/2019 09:57 (1), 06/28/2021 13:21 (2)
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