CVE-2011-4189: Code Injection

Published Mar 2, 2012
·
Updated

The client in Novell GroupWise 8.0x through 8.02HP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via a long e-mail address in an Address Book (aka .NAB) file.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Novell GroupWise=8.0
Novell GroupWise=8.0-hp1
Novell GroupWise=8.0-hp2
Novell GroupWise=8.0-sp1
Novell GroupWise=8.0.1
Novell GroupWise=8.0.2
Novell GroupWise=8.0.2-hp1

Event History

Mar 2, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4189?

CVE-2011-4189 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4189?

To fix CVE-2011-4189, update your Novell GroupWise client to the latest version provided by Novell.

3

What versions of Novell GroupWise are affected by CVE-2011-4189?

CVE-2011-4189 affects Novell GroupWise versions 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.0-hp1, 8.0-hp2, and 8.0-sp1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4189?

CVE-2011-4189 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through malformed email addresses.

5

Can CVE-2011-4189 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2011-4189 can potentially lead to data breaches due to unauthorized code execution by attackers.

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