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CVE-2002-1770

5.0 · MEDIUM

Qualcomm Eudora 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML e-mail message that uses a file:// URL in a t:video tag to reference an attached Windows Media Player file containi…

Published Dec 31, 2002qualcommEPSS 1.74%

Overview

CVE-2002-1770 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm eudora. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Qualcomm Eudora 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML e-mail message that uses a file:// URL in a t:video tag to reference an attached Windows Media Player file containing JavaScript code, which is launched and executed in the My Computer zone by Internet Explorer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update eudora 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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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101680576827641&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=101680201823534&w=2Refsecurity.greymagic.com/adv/gm002-ie/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4343Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8609Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101680576827641&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=101680201823534&w=2Refsecurity.greymagic.com/adv/gm002-ie/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4343Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8609

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1770?

CVE-2002-1770 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm eudora. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-1770?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1770?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update eudora 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-1770?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1770 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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