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CVE-2002-2313

8.8 · HIGH

Eudora email client 5.1.1, with "use Microsoft viewer" enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via an HTML email message containing a META refresh tag that references an embe…

Published Dec 31, 2002qualcommEPSS 0.83%

Overview

CVE-2002-2313 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm eudora. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Eudora email client 5.1.1, with "use Microsoft viewer" enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via an HTML email message containing a META refresh tag that references an embedded .mhtml file with ActiveX controls that execute a second embedded program, which is processed 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2313?

CVE-2002-2313 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm eudora. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-2313?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, 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-2002-2313?

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-2002-2313?

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