Qualcomm Eudora 5.0j/5.1.1 on Windows Multi-Part Message memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Qualcomm Eudora 5.0j/5.1.1 on Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component Multi-Part Message Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0833. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Eudora 5.0j/5.1.1 on Windows (Mail Client Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Multi-Part Message Handler. The manipulation 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Eudora 5.1.1 and 5.0-J for Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a multi-part message with a long boundary string.

The weakness was shared 08/12/2002 by Nobuo Miwa as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0833. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (9765), Exploit-DB (21680), SecurityFocus (BID 5397†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2390†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Nobuo Miwa
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0833 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0833
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18719
X-Force: 9765
SecurityFocus: 5397 - Qualcomm Eudora MIME Multipart Boundary Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2390 - Buffer Overflow in Eudora for Windows, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2014 00:12
Updated: 07/05/2025 12:26
Changes: 07/23/2014 00:12 (57), 01/21/2019 09:57 (5), 07/05/2025 12:26 (21)
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