QPC Software QVT-NET 5.0 popd USER/PASS memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in QPC Software QVT-NET 5.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component popd. Such manipulation of the argument USER/PASS leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0443. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in QPC Software QVT-NET 5.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component popd. The manipulation of the argument USER/PASS 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in QPC QVT/Net Popd 4.20 in QVT/Net 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via (1) a long username, or (2) a long password.

The weakness was disclosed 07/02/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0443. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 74030 (QPC POPd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

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 databases at X-Force (6374) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6508†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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07/07/2014 +3491 days 🔍
10/06/2025 +4109 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0443 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0443
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16952
X-Force: 6374
Vulnerability Center: 6508 - DoS in QPC Software QVT/Net 5.0 via Long Username or Password, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 10:17
Updated: 10/06/2025 15:38
Changes: 07/07/2014 10:17 (39), 05/27/2019 12:09 (15), 10/06/2025 15:38 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:C43:103

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