CVE-2006-3817: XSS
First published: Fri Aug 11 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Novell GroupWise WebAccess 6.5 and 7 before 20060727 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an encoded SCRIPT element in an e-mail message with the UTF-7 character set, as demonstrated by the "+ADw-SCRIPT+AD4-" sequence.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Novell GroupWise WebAccess | =7 | |
| Novell GroupWise WebAccess | =6.5 | |
| Novell GroupWise WebAccess | =6.5-sp1 | |
| Novell GroupWise WebAccess | =6.5-sp4 | |
| Novell GroupWise WebAccess | =6.5-sp2 | |
| Novell GroupWise WebAccess | =6.5-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048593.html
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/adv/ISR-14.html
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974176.htm
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=3701584&sliceId=SAL_Public
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21411
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19297
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016648
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3098
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28211
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442719/100/100/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3817?
CVE-2006-3817 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3817?
To fix CVE-2006-3817, update your Novell GroupWise WebAccess to the latest version or apply any available patches that address this vulnerability.
What versions of Novell GroupWise WebAccess are affected by CVE-2006-3817?
CVE-2006-3817 affects Novell GroupWise WebAccess versions 6.5 and 7 up to and including 20060727.
How does CVE-2006-3817 affect users?
CVE-2006-3817 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into email messages, potentially compromising user sessions.
Can CVE-2006-3817 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3817 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted email messages.
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