What is the severity of CVE-2008-2704?

CVE-2008-2704 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service by crashing the application.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2704?

To fix CVE-2008-2704, upgrade to Novell GroupWise Messenger version 2.0.3 Hot Patch 1 or later.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2704?

CVE-2008-2704 affects Novell GroupWise Messenger versions 1.0.6, 2.0, 2.0.2, and 2.0.3.

Can CVE-2008-2704 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2704 can be exploited remotely by sending a long user ID.

Is there a privilege boundary concern with CVE-2008-2704?

It is unclear whether CVE-2008-2704 crosses privilege boundaries during exploitation.

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CVE-2008-2704

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CWE

13/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2704: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jun 13 2008(Updated: )

Novell GroupWise Messenger (GWIM) before 2.0.3 Hot Patch 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long user ID, possibly involving a popup alert. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell GroupWise Messenger	=2.0.2
Novell GroupWise Messenger	=1.0.6
Novell GroupWise Messenger	=2.0.3
Novell GroupWise Messenger	=2.0

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/30576

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2704?
CVE-2008-2704 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service by crashing the application.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2704?
To fix CVE-2008-2704, upgrade to Novell GroupWise Messenger version 2.0.3 Hot Patch 1 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2704?
CVE-2008-2704 affects Novell GroupWise Messenger versions 1.0.6, 2.0, 2.0.2, and 2.0.3.
Can CVE-2008-2704 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2704 can be exploited remotely by sending a long user ID.
Is there a privilege boundary concern with CVE-2008-2704?
It is unclear whether CVE-2008-2704 crosses privilege boundaries during exploitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2704?
CVE-2008-2704 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service by crashing the application.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2704?
To fix CVE-2008-2704, upgrade to Novell GroupWise Messenger version 2.0.3 Hot Patch 1 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2704?
CVE-2008-2704 affects Novell GroupWise Messenger versions 1.0.6, 2.0, 2.0.2, and 2.0.3.
Can CVE-2008-2704 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2704 can be exploited remotely by sending a long user ID.
Is there a privilege boundary concern with CVE-2008-2704?
It is unclear whether CVE-2008-2704 crosses privilege boundaries during exploitation.