CVE-2010-4711 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a double free vulnerability in the GroupWise Internet Agent IMAP server.

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-2010-4711?

CVE-2010-4711 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 31 Jan 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Double free vulnerability in the IMAP server component in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large parameter in a LIST command.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4711?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Groupwise.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4711?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4711 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-2010-4711 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4711 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Novell Groupwise vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8q39-w8qp-j6g5.

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