Vulnerability Description
Qpopper (aka in.qpopper or popper) 4.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a very large string, which causes an infinite loop.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Qpopper | 4.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.qualcomm.com/eudora/servers/unix/popper/qpopper4.0.4.tar.gz
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8458.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262213
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4295
- ftp://ftp.qualcomm.com/eudora/servers/unix/popper/qpopper4.0.4.tar.gz
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8458.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262213
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4295
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0454?
CVE-2002-0454 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Qpopper (aka in.qpopper or popper) 4.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a very large string, which causes an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2002-0454?
CVE-2002-0454 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0454?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualcomm Qpopper.