CVE-2004-1521

Description

Eudora 6.2.0.14 does not issue a warning when a user forwards an e-mail message that contains base64 or quoted-printable encoded attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read arbitrary files via spoofed "Converted" headers.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.45% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory packetstormsecurity.nl

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=110053102601655&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18064	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110037078519691&w=2	mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.nl/0411-exploits/eudora62014.txt	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1521?: CVE-2004-1521 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1521?: To fix CVE-2004-1521, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-1521 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-1521 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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