CVE-2012-0418 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 28 Sep 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell GroupWise clients by tricking users into opening a crafted file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-0418?

CVE-2012-0418 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 28 Sep 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 and 2012 before Support Pack 1 on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Groupwise.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0418?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0418 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2012-0418 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0418 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-54mm-83xh-5jjc.