What is the severity of CVE-1999-0006?

CVE-1999-0006 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain root access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0006?

To fix CVE-1999-0006, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Qpopper that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0006?

CVE-1999-0006 affects systems running Qualcomm's Qpopper version 2.4, which uses BSD-based POP server implementations.

What causes CVE-1999-0006?

CVE-1999-0006 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by a long PASS command sent to the POP server.

Can CVE-1999-0006 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0006 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

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CVE-1999-0006

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119 125

14/7/1998

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0006: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 14 1998(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in POP servers based on BSD/Qualcomm's qpopper allows remote attackers to gain root access using a long PASS command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qualcomm Qpopper	=2.4
	=2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0006?
CVE-1999-0006 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0006?
To fix CVE-1999-0006, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Qpopper that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0006?
CVE-1999-0006 affects systems running Qualcomm's Qpopper version 2.4, which uses BSD-based POP server implementations.
What causes CVE-1999-0006?
CVE-1999-0006 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by a long PASS command sent to the POP server.
Can CVE-1999-0006 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0006 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0006?
CVE-1999-0006 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0006?
To fix CVE-1999-0006, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Qpopper that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0006?
CVE-1999-0006 affects systems running Qualcomm's Qpopper version 2.4, which uses BSD-based POP server implementations.
What causes CVE-1999-0006?
CVE-1999-0006 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by a long PASS command sent to the POP server.
Can CVE-1999-0006 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0006 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.