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CVE-1999-0822

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in Qpopper (qpop) 3.0 allows remote root access via AUTH command.

Published Nov 30, 1999qualcommEPSS 4.90%

Overview

CVE-1999-0822 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm qpopper. It was published on November 30, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Qpopper (qpop) 3.0 allows remote root access via AUTH command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update qpopper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0822?

CVE-1999-0822 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm qpopper. It was published on November 30, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0822?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0822?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update qpopper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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