What is the severity of CVE-2011-3827?

CVE-2011-3827 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to crash the GroupWise Internet Agent.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3827?

To mitigate CVE-2011-3827, update Novell GroupWise to at least Support Pack 3 or apply relevant patches.

What components are affected by CVE-2011-3827?

The vulnerability affects the iCalendar component in the gwwww1.dll of Novell GroupWise 8.0 prior to Support Pack 3.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3827?

CVE-2011-3827 can be exploited by sending a malicious .ics attachment with a crafted date-time string.

Is user intervention needed to exploit CVE-2011-3827?

Yes, user intervention is required as the vulnerability is triggered when the crafted .ics attachment is opened.

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CVE-2011-3827

medium

4.3

CWE

119

19/9/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-3827: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 19 2012(Updated: )

The iCalendar component in gwwww1.dll in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and daemon crash) via a crafted date-time string in a .ics attachment.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Micro Focus GroupWise	<=8.00
Micro Focus GroupWise	=8.0
Micro Focus GroupWise	=8.00-hp1
Micro Focus GroupWise	=8.00-hp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3827?
CVE-2011-3827 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to crash the GroupWise Internet Agent.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3827?
To mitigate CVE-2011-3827, update Novell GroupWise to at least Support Pack 3 or apply relevant patches.
What components are affected by CVE-2011-3827?
The vulnerability affects the iCalendar component in the gwwww1.dll of Novell GroupWise 8.0 prior to Support Pack 3.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3827?
CVE-2011-3827 can be exploited by sending a malicious .ics attachment with a crafted date-time string.
Is user intervention needed to exploit CVE-2011-3827?
Yes, user intervention is required as the vulnerability is triggered when the crafted .ics attachment is opened.

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