Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Qpopper | 4.0.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104739841223916&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104748775900481&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104768137314397&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104792541215354&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-259PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_018_qpopper.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7058ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11516
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104739841223916&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104748775900481&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104768137314397&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104792541215354&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-259PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_018_qpopper.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7058ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0143?
CVE-2003-0143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0143?
CVE-2003-0143 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualcomm Qpopper.