[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #3568: class-pop3.php does not always correctly read till end-of-mail on mail server

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#3568: class-pop3.php does not always correctly read till end-of-mail on mail
server
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 Reporter:  fix22           |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)    |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:
Component:  Administration  |     Version:  2.0.5
 Severity:  normal          |  Resolution:  invalid
 Keywords:                  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by skillidk5):

 It seems you've identified a bug in the standard WordPress code,
 specifically in the class-pop3.php file located in /wp-includes/. The
 issue arises when the script fails to correctly read until the end-of-mail
 on the mail server, causing problems with deleting messages.

 To address this, you've suggested replacing the line:
 ```
 while ( !ereg("\.\r\n",$line))
 ```
 with:
 ```
 while (!feof($fp))
 ```
 This change allows the script to properly handle end-of-mail conditions
 and prevent issues with message deletion. You've also provided a test to
 verify if this change resolves the problem.

 It's essential to report this issue to the WordPress developers to ensure
 it gets fixed in future releases. Your detailed investigation and proposed
 solution will be valuable in resolving this issue.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/3568#comment:11>
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