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CVE-2010-4717

6.5 · MEDIUM

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server component in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (…

Published Jan 31, 2011novellCWE-119EPSS 9.93%

Overview

CVE-2010-4717 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting novell groupwise. It was published on January 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server component in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) LIST or (2) LSUB 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

References

Refwww.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=477865030928Refwww.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7007157&sliceId=1Refwww.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=19Refbugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=635294Refwww.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=477865030928Refwww.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7007157&sliceId=1Refwww.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=19Refbugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=635294

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4717?

CVE-2010-4717 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting novell groupwise. It was published on January 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-4717?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4717?

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-2010-4717?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-4717 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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