CVE-2008-2069 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise triggered by a malicious mailto URI.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2069?
CVE-2008-2069 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 2 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a mailto: URI.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2069?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2069?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2069 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-2008-2069 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2069 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qv4m-x2w5-mw3g.