CVE-2002-1210
First published: Thu Nov 21 2002(Updated: )
Qualcomm Eudora 5.1.1, 5.2, and possibly other versions stores email attachments in a predictable location, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a link that loads an attachment with malicious script into a frame, which then executes the script in the local browser context.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Eudora | =5.2 | |
| Eudora | =5.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1210?
CVE-2002-1210 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to local files.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1210?
To fix CVE-2002-1210, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Qualcomm Eudora that is not affected, if available.
What versions of Qualcomm Eudora are affected by CVE-2002-1210?
CVE-2002-1210 affects Qualcomm Eudora versions 5.1.1 and 5.2.
Can CVE-2002-1210 lead to remote code execution?
While CVE-2002-1210 allows for script execution in the local browser context, it does not directly lead to remote code execution.
How does CVE-2002-1210 exploit the email attachment functionality?
CVE-2002-1210 exploits the predictable storage location of email attachments to allow attackers to read arbitrary files through crafted links.
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