CVE-2001-1231: Medium severity novell groupwise vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2001
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Updated

GroupWise 5.5 and 6 running in live remote or smart caching mode allows remote attackers to read arbitrary users' mailboxes by extracting usernames and passwords from sniffed network traffic, as addressed by the "Padlock" fix.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Novell GroupWise=6.0
Novell GroupWise=5.5

Event History

Aug 14, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1231?

CVE-2001-1231 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to users' mailboxes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1231?

To mitigate CVE-2001-1231, it is recommended to implement the 'Padlock' fix provided by Novell and ensure secure network practices to protect user credentials.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2001-1231?

CVE-2001-1231 affects Novell GroupWise versions 5.5 and 6.0 running in live remote or smart caching mode.

4

Can CVE-2001-1231 allow remote attackers to access sensitive information?

Yes, CVE-2001-1231 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary users' mailboxes by extracting sensitive usernames and passwords from the network traffic.

5

What network conditions expose CVE-2001-1231?

CVE-2001-1231 is exposed during live remote or smart caching mode, particularly in environments where network traffic is not encrypted.

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