GEN:SID | 1:287 |
Message | POP3 EXPLOIT x86 BSD overflow |
Summary | This event is generated when a remote attacker attempts to exploit a QUALCOMM Qpopper POP3 buffer overflow vulnerability in BSD operating systems.
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Impact | Remote execution of arbitrary code leading to remote root compromise.
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Detailed Information | An exploit is available that takes advantage of a buffer overflow vulnerability in QUALCOMM Qpopper POP3 mail server version 2.53 or earlier. This exploit can be used to obtain root access to the compromised server.
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Affected Systems | BSD distributions that ship QUALCOMM Qpopper POP3 server version 2.53 or earlier.
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker executes exploit code against a vulnerable server and obtains root privileges on the compromised computer.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. An exploit exists.
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Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest version of QUALCOMM Qpopper appropriate for your BSD distribution.
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Additional References | CERT http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1998-08.html
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