Title: Eudora 4.2/4.3 Warning Message Circumvention Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
A malicious email sender can circumvent warning messages that would normally display when a user attempts to view executable attachments in Eudora 4.2/4.3. Eudora does not prompt a user with the warning message if they are attempting to open a file that is neither .exe, .com, or .bat.
Affected Products:
- Qualcomm Eudora 4.2.0
- Qualcomm Eudora 4.3.0
References:
- Bennett Haselton: "Stealth Attachment" demo page
- CNet: Qualcomm warns of Eudora security hole
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