Qualcomm Eudora 5.0.2/5.1 Microsoft Viewer img memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Eudora 5.0.2/5.1. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Microsoft Viewer Handler. The manipulation of the argument img results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0365. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Qualcomm Eudora 5.0.2/5.1 (Mail Client Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Microsoft Viewer Handler. The manipulation of the argument img with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Eudora before 5.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, when the Use Microsoft Viewer and allow executables in HTML content options are enabled, via an HTML email message containing Javascript, with ActiveX controls and malicious code within IMG tags.

The weakness was presented 06/27/2001 by http-equiv as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-0365. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6262), Exploit-DB (20688), SecurityFocus (BID 2490†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-7745†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: marc.info
Researcher: http-equiv
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0365 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0365
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16848
X-Force: 6262
SecurityFocus: 2490 - Qualcomm Eudora 'Use Microsoft Viewer' Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 7745 - Qualcomm Eudora 5.0.2 Allows Code Execution via HTML Email, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 16:34
Updated: 05/03/2025 21:18
Changes: 07/04/2014 16:34 (56), 01/21/2019 09:57 (4), 05/03/2025 21:18 (26)
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