CVE-2011-3179 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 8 Dec 2011 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary memory locations in Novell Messenger servers via crafted commands, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-3179?

CVE-2011-3179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2011. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The server process in Novell Messenger 2.1 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1, and Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, allows remote attackers to read from arbitrary memory locations via a crafted command.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3179?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Novell Groupwise Messenger, Novell Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-3179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cgqx-hv7c-9fq5.