CVE-2009-1636 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted SMTP inputs in the Novell GroupWise Internet Agent component.
- 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-2009-1636?
CVE-2009-1636 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 26 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the Internet Agent (aka GWIA) component in Novell GroupWise 7.x before 7.03 HP3 and 8.x before 8.0 HP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted e-mail address in an SMTP session or (2) an SMTP command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1636?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1636?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1636 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-2009-1636 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1636 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vw36-gr34-38p5.