CVE-1999-0822 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in Qpopper (qpop) version 3.0, specifically exploitable via the AUTH command. This flaw allows for remote root access, posing a severe threat to affected systems. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it is considered highly critical due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no indication of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0b20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:3.0b20:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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