Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.3/4.0.4 Configuration File .qpopper-options bulldir memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.3/4.0.4. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file .qpopper-options of the component Configuration File. The manipulation of the argument bulldir results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0889. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.3/4.0.4. Affected is an unknown code block of the file .qpopper-options of the component Configuration File. The manipulation of the argument bulldir 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:

Buffer overflow in Qpopper (popper) 4.0.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long bulldir argument in the user s .qpopper-options configuration file.

The weakness was presented 10/04/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0889. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 74105 (Qualcomm QPopper Bulletin Name 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 (8949), SecurityFocus (BID 4614†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3751†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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04/28/2002 🔍
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07/23/2014 +3810 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: marc.info
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18828
X-Force: 8949
SecurityFocus: 4614 - Qualcomm QPopper Bulletin Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3751 - DoS and Possibly Arbitrary Code Execution in Qpopper <=4.0.4 via a Long Argument, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2014 11:39
Updated: 09/12/2025 22:37
Changes: 07/23/2014 11:39 (55), 01/21/2019 09:57 (3), 09/12/2025 22:37 (17)
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