CVE-2011-3827: Buffer Overflow

Published 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Novell GroupWise<=8.00
Novell GroupWise=8.0
Novell GroupWise=8.00-hp1
Novell GroupWise=8.00-hp2

Event History

Sep 19, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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