Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.1/4.0.2/4.0.3/4.0.4 pop_msg memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.1/4.0.2/4.0.3/4.0.4. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function pop_msg. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-0143. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0.1/4.0.2/4.0.3/4.0.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pop_msg. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The pop_msg function in qpopper 4.0.x before 4.0.5fc2 does not null terminate a message buffer after a call to Qvsnprintf, which could allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in a mdef command with a long macro name.

The weakness was shared 03/18/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0143. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

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 15096 (Debian DSA-259-1 : qpopper - mail user privilege escalation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 50075 (Qualcomm Qpopper mdef Command Memory Corruption Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 4.0.5fc2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11516), Exploit-DB (22342), Tenable (15096), SecurityFocus (BID 7058†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1829†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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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Nessus ID: 15096
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-259-1 : qpopper - mail user privilege escalation
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OpenVAS ID: 53590
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 259-1 (qpopper)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Qpopper 4.0.5fc2

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09/29/2004 +394 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0143 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0143
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20209
X-Force: 11516
SecurityFocus: 7058
Vulnerability Center: 1829 - pop_msg Function in Qpopper 4.0.1 - 4.0.5 Allows Code Execution, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 11:34
Updated: 08/24/2025 20:33
Changes: 08/08/2014 11:34 (64), 01/21/2019 09:57 (1), 06/28/2021 13:21 (2), 12/07/2024 21:55 (25), 08/24/2025 20:33 (2)
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