CVE-2010-4712 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted Content-Type headers in Novell GroupWise Internet Agent.
- 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-2010-4712?
CVE-2010-4712 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in gwia.exe in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Content-Type header containing (1) multiple items separated by ; (semicolon) characters or (2) crafted string data.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4712?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4712?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4712 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-2010-4712 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4712 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-66vr-4f54-3w4r.