CVE-2012-0271 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request exploiting an integer overflow in the WebConsole 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-2012-0271?
CVE-2012-0271 is a critical vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 19 Sep 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in the WebConsole component in gwia.exe in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before 8.0.3 HP1 and 2012 before SP1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as demonstrated by a request with -1 in the Content-Length HTTP header.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-0271 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0271 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cp78-vqpq-rwqw.