CVE-1999-0006 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access via a buffer overflow in BSD/Qualcomm qpopper POP servers using a long PASS command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0006?
CVE-1999-0006 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in POP servers based on BSD/Qualcomm's qpopper allows remote attackers to gain root access using a long PASS command.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0006?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qualcomm Qpopper.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0006?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0006 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0006 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0006 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q27q-wmh2-4768.