CVE-2001-1046 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a buffer overflow in the qpopper POP3 server using a long username.
- 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-2001-1046?
CVE-2001-1046 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in qpopper (aka qpop or popper) 4.0 through 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a long username.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qualcomm Qpopper.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1046 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-2001-1046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p63v-v8xh-v577.