# CVE-2000-0342: Eudora 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 4 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2000-07-12 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Eudora 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file that refers to the attachment, aka "Stealth Attachment."

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.peacefire.org/security/stealthattach/explanation.html
- http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-1773077.html?tag=st.ne.fd.lthd.1005-200-1773077
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1157
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19885
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22627
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23398
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23399

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