Description
Buffer overflow in vchkpw/vpopmail POP authentication package allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long username or password.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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Exploit-DB 1
- Inter7 vpopmail (vchkpw) 3.4.11 - Local Buffer Overflow EDB-19727 · local · Jan 21, 2000 · verified
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