CVE-2005-3098

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

poppassd in Qualcomm qpopper 4.0.8 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges via the -t (trace file) command line argument.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 56.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 28, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Sep/0652.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/16935
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14944
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1844
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Sep/0652.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/16935
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14944
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1844

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1230✓ verified
First seen Sep 24, 2005
Qpopper 4.0.8 (FreeBSD) - Local Privilege Escalation
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1229✓ verified
First seen Sep 24, 2005
Qpopper 4.0.8 (Linux) - 'poppassd' Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3098?

CVE-2005-3098 is a none vulnerability published on September 28, 2005. poppassd in Qualcomm qpopper 4.0.8 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges via the -t (trace file) command line argument.

When was CVE-2005-3098 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3098 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 28, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-3098 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3098 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 56.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3098?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3098, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-3098

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