CVE-2002-1740

MDaemon 5.0.5.0 - Buffer Overflow via WorldClient.cgi NewFolder Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-1740. PoCs published by Obscure.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in MDaemon's WorldClient.cgi. By sending a maliciously crafted POST request with an overly long 'NewFolder' parameter, an attacker can overflow a buffer and potentially execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Description

Buffer overflow in WorldClient.cgi in WorldClient in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon 5.0.5.0 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long folder name (NewFolder parameter).

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Obscure · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21439

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in MDaemon's WorldClient.cgi. By sending a maliciously crafted POST request with an overly long 'NewFolder' parameter, an attacker can overflow a buffer and potentially execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MDaemon (version not specified)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the target MDaemon server · Valid session credentials
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4689
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9026
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/271374

Scores

EPSS 0.0110
EPSS Percentile 61.6%

Details

Status published
Products (7)
alt-n/mdaemon 5.0 (2 CPE variants)
alt-n/mdaemon 5.0.1
alt-n/mdaemon 5.0.2
alt-n/mdaemon 5.0.3
alt-n/mdaemon 5.0.4
alt-n/mdaemon 5.0.5
alt-n/worldclient 5.0
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026