CVE-2005-2804 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the GroupWise server by sending a large TCP/IP port value in the Windows registry key, causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2804?
CVE-2005-2804 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 4 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in the registry parsing code in GroupWise 6.5.3, and possibly earlier version, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large TCP/IP port in the Windows registry key.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2804?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2804?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2804 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2804 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2804 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jx7q-3q7f-f699.