CVE-2004-1521

Qualcomm Eudora 6.2.0.14 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read via Spoofed Converted Headers

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-1521. PoCs published by anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script demonstrates a spoofing vulnerability in Eudora 6.0.3 on Windows, allowing attackers to craft malicious emails that can execute arbitrary programs or scripts without proper warnings. It exploits MIME handling and attachment spoofing techniques to bypass LaunchProtect mechanisms.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anonymous · perlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/163

This Perl script demonstrates a spoofing vulnerability in Eudora 6.0.3 on Windows, allowing attackers to craft malicious emails that can execute arbitrary programs or scripts without proper warnings. It exploits MIME handling and attachment spoofing techniques to bypass LaunchProtect mechanisms.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Eudora 6.0.3 on Windows
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim uses Eudora 6.0.3 on Windows · Attacker must send a crafted email to the victim
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_ntbugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=110053102601655&w=2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18064
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110037078519691&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.0172
EPSS Percentile 74.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
qualcomm/eudora 6.2.0.14
Published Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026