How severe is CVE-2005-3098?

CVE-2005-3098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3098?

CVE-2005-3098 affects Qualcomm Qpopper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3098?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-3098 published?

CVE-2005-3098 was published on 2005-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3098

CVE-2005-3098 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Qpopper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Qpopper
Published: 2005-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3098?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2005-3098?: CVE-2005-3098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3098?: CVE-2005-3098 affects Qualcomm Qpopper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3098 published?: CVE-2005-3098 was published on 2005-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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