CVE-2008-2069: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 02 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a mailto: URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =7.0 | |
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =7.0-sp1 | |
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =7.0-sp3 | |
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =7.0-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28969
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019942
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3847
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1393/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42052
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5515
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491594/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491576/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491376/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2069?
CVE-2008-2069 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2069?
To remediate CVE-2008-2069, upgrading to a patched version of Novell GroupWise that addresses the buffer overflow issue is recommended.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-2069?
CVE-2008-2069 affects Novell GroupWise versions 7.0 and its service packs (SP1, SP2, SP3).
Can CVE-2008-2069 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2008-2069 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2008-2069?
CVE-2008-2069 can be exploited through a malicious mailto: URI containing a long argument.
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/weakness
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- vendor/novell
- canonical/novell groupwise
- version/novell groupwise/7.0
- version/novell groupwise/7.0-sp1
- version/novell groupwise/7.0-sp2
- version/novell groupwise/7.0-sp3