CVE-2012-0439 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Feb 2013 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious ActiveX controls in the Novell GroupWise client, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2012-0439?

CVE-2012-0439 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 24 Feb 2013. 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

An ActiveX control in gwcls1.dll in the client in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before 8.0.3 HP2 and 2012 before SP1 HP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a pointer argument to the SetEngine method or (2) an XPItem pointer argument to an unspecified method.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0439?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Groupwise.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0439?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0439 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-2012-0439 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0439 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6gvm-387f-376f.