Qualcomm Qpopper 3.0/3.0b20 AUTH Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Qualcomm Qpopper 3.0/3.0b20. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component AUTH Command Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-0822. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Qualcomm Qpopper 3.0/3.0b20 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component AUTH Command Handler. 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:

Buffer overflow in Qpopper (qpop) 3.0 allows remote root access via AUTH command.

The weakness was disclosed 11/30/1999 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0822. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/22/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10184 (Multiple Vendor POP3 Remote Overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 74024 (Qualcomm Qpopper Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 290.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3677), Exploit-DB (19645), Tenable (10184), SecurityFocus (BID 830†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-759†). The entries VDB-15263, VDB-17539, VDB-18510 and VDB-18685 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Not Affected

  • Qualcomm Qualcomm up to 2.53

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10184
Nessus Name: Multiple Vendor POP3 Remote Overflows
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 290
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-POP EXPLOIT qpopper overflow
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Suricata ID: 2101936
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06/22/1999 🔍
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06/22/2014 +4162 days 🔍
10/22/2025 +4140 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0822 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0822
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15007
X-Force: 3677
SecurityFocus: 830
Vulnerability Center: 759 - Buffer Overflow in Qualcomm Qpopper via AUTH Command, High

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

Created: 06/22/2014 15:13
Updated: 10/22/2025 21:35
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:13 (62), 01/21/2019 09:57 (5), 06/23/2021 11:07 (7), 06/23/2021 11:15 (1), 01/11/2025 15:44 (18), 10/22/2025 21:35 (2)
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