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CVE-2010-4711

10.0 · HIGH

Double free vulnerability in the IMAP server component in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large parameter i…

Published Jan 31, 2011novellCWE-399EPSS 13.59%

Overview

CVE-2010-4711 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell groupwise. It was published on January 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Double free vulnerability in the IMAP server component in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large parameter in a LIST command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update groupwise to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
novellgroupwise0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4711?

CVE-2010-4711 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell groupwise. It was published on January 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-4711?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4711?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update groupwise to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-4711?

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