CVE-2009-0410 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the SMTP daemon triggered by a malformed RCPT command.
- 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-2009-0410?
CVE-2009-0410 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 3 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Off-by-one error in the SMTP daemon in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 6.5x, 7.0, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.03HP1a, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long e-mail address in a malformed RCPT command, leading to a buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0410?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0410?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0410 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-2009-0410 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0410 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8mc-vv53-7r46.