CVE-2000-0442

Summary

CVE-2000-0442 is a vulnerability affecting Qpopper email server version 2.53 and earlier. A local user can exploit this issue by manipulating the formatting string in the "From:" header of an email message. The vulnerable component is the euidl command, which processes this header, and as a result, the attacker can gain elevated privileges on the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk for systems that use the affected version of Qpopper, making it essential to promptly apply the available patch or update to mitigate this threat.

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