Qualcomm Qpopper 2.52/2.53 euidl from format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Qpopper 2.52/2.53 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component euidl. Executing a manipulation of the argument from can lead to format string. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0442. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. This vulnerability has historical importance owing to its background and reception. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Qpopper 2.52/2.53. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component euidl. The manipulation of the argument from with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Qpopper 2.53 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a formatting string in the From: header, which is processed by the euidl command.

The weakness was released 05/24/2000 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0442. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/14/2025). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

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 37275 (FreeBSD : qpopper format string vulnerability (160)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 50008 (Qualcomm Qpopper Remote Execution Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4548), Exploit-DB (19955), Tenable (37275), SecurityFocus (BID 1242†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3679†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 37275
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : qpopper format string vulnerability (160)
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OpenVAS ID: 52536
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: qpopper
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0442 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0442
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15586
X-Force: 4548
SecurityFocus: 1242
Vulnerability Center: 3679 - Qpopper 2.53 Allows Format String Attack, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 18:03
Updated: 10/14/2025 07:58
Changes: 06/24/2014 18:03 (65), 01/21/2019 09:57 (1), 06/25/2021 07:24 (2), 11/17/2024 15:58 (25), 10/14/2025 07:58 (2)
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