CVE-2010-4714 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in multiple Novell GroupWise agents through long HTTP Host headers.
- 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-2010-4714?
CVE-2010-4714 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 Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Host header to (1) gwpoa.exe in the Post Office Agent, (2) gwmta.exe in the Message Transfer Agent, (3) gwia.exe in the Internet Agent, (4) the WebAccess Agent, or (5) the Monitor Agent.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4714?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4714?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4714 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-2010-4714 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4714 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5r52-7jj3-2v73.