CVE-1999-0006: qualcomm qpopper Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 29-09-1999Last modified 29-10-2024
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Vulnerability summary
CVE-1999-0006 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in qualcomm qpopper. EPSS estimates a 12.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
12.12%
0%100%
Medium · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2exploit-database
Timeline
- 29-09-1999PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Buffer overflow in POP servers based on BSD/Qualcomm's qpopper allows remote attackers to gain root access using a long PASS command.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
High 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
12.12%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
96%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 12.12% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score12.12%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundQualcomm qpopper 2.4 - POP Server Buffer Overflow (1)
Maturity: weaponized
Qualcomm qpopper 2.4 - POP Server Buffer Overflow (2)
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Qualcomm1 product
- qpopper2.4
1 vendor · 1 product