CVE-2007-2171 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 24 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the base64 decoding function of Novell GroupWise WebAccess.

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-2007-2171?

CVE-2007-2171 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 24 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the base64_decode function in GWINTER.exe in Novell GroupWise (GW) WebAccess before 7.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long base64 content in an HTTP Basic Authentication request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2171?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Groupwise.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2171?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-2171 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2171 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-24g5-659f-65j9.