APP: Novell GroupWise Addressbook Heap Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Novell Groupware Client. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.

Extended Description

Novell Groupwise Client is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Successful exploits will completely compromise affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. Novell GroupWise 8.0x through 8.02HP3 are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Novell groupwise_8.02hp3

Short Name
APP:NOVELL:GROUPWISE-ADDRESS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
Addressbook Buffer CVE-2011-4189 GroupWise Heap Novell Overflow bid:52233
Release Date
03/19/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-12.3

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Novell

CVSS Score

7.5

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