CVE-1999-0822 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a buffer overflow in the Qpopper POP3 server's AUTH 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-1999-0822?
CVE-1999-0822 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Qpopper (qpop) 3.0 allows remote root access via AUTH command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0822?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qualcomm Qpopper.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0822?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0822 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-1999-0822 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0822 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q66x-x6v7-27j2.