What is the severity of CVE-2005-3098?

CVE-2005-3098 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3098?

To fix CVE-2005-3098, upgrade to a later version of Qualcomm Qpopper that does not contain this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2005-3098?

Local users of Qualcomm Qpopper version 4.0.8 are affected by CVE-2005-3098.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3098?

CVE-2005-3098 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

What action does CVE-2005-3098 allow an attacker to perform?

CVE-2005-3098 allows attackers to modify arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.

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CVE-2005-3098

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

28/9/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-3098

First published: Wed Sep 28 2005(Updated: )

poppassd in Qualcomm qpopper 4.0.8 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges via the -t (trace file) command line argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qualcomm Qpopper	=4.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3098?
CVE-2005-3098 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3098?
To fix CVE-2005-3098, upgrade to a later version of Qualcomm Qpopper that does not contain this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3098?
Local users of Qualcomm Qpopper version 4.0.8 are affected by CVE-2005-3098.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3098?
CVE-2005-3098 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What action does CVE-2005-3098 allow an attacker to perform?
CVE-2005-3098 allows attackers to modify arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3098?
CVE-2005-3098 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3098?
To fix CVE-2005-3098, upgrade to a later version of Qualcomm Qpopper that does not contain this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3098?
Local users of Qualcomm Qpopper version 4.0.8 are affected by CVE-2005-3098.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3098?
CVE-2005-3098 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What action does CVE-2005-3098 allow an attacker to perform?
CVE-2005-3098 allows attackers to modify arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.