CVE-2006-4511
First published: Wed Oct 04 2006(Updated: )
Messenger Agents (nmma.exe) in Novell GroupWise 2.0.2 and 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted HTTP POST request to TCP port 8300 with a modified val parameter, which triggers a null dereference related to "zero-size strings in blowfish routines."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Novell GroupWise Messenger | =2.0.2 | |
| Novell GroupWise Messenger | =1.0.6 | |
| =1.0.6 | ||
| =2.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=416
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974452.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20316
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22244
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016974
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796956
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3893
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29319
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4511?
CVE-2006-4511 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service, potentially impacting the availability of the Novell GroupWise Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4511?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4511, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Novell GroupWise Messenger that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4511?
CVE-2006-4511 specifically affects users of Novell GroupWise Messenger versions 1.0.6 and 2.0.2.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2006-4511?
The primary symptom of CVE-2006-4511 is an unexpected crash of the messenger service when it receives a specially crafted HTTP POST request.
What could exploit CVE-2006-4511?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2006-4511 by sending a modified val parameter in an HTTP POST request to the affected service running on port 8300.
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