Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the base64_decode function in GWINTER.exe in Novell GroupWise (GW) WebAccess before 7.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long base64 content in an HTTP Basic Authentication request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Groupwise | 7.0 |
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=8RF83go0nZg~Patch
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=O9ucpbS1bK0~Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24944Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2610
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466212/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23556
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017932
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1455
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-015.html
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=8RF83go0nZg~Patch
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=O9ucpbS1bK0~Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24944Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2610
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466212/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23556
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2171?
CVE-2007-2171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the base64_decode function in GWINTER.exe in Novell GroupWise (GW) WebAccess before 7.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long base64 content in ...
How severe is CVE-2007-2171?
CVE-2007-2171 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Groupwise.