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Vulnerability Assessment Details

qpopper euidl problem

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
checks for the version of qpopper

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host
through the remote POP server

Description :

The remote version of the qpopper POP server contains a bug
which may permit authenticated users who have a pop account
to gain a shell with the gid 'mail' by sending to themselves a
specially crafted mail.

Solution :

Upgrade to the latest qpopper software

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:R/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 1133

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