Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the Post Office Agent in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Groupwise | <= 2012 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138503/Micro-Focus-GroupWise-Cross-Site-Scr
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/123
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539296/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92642
- https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017975
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20160825-
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138503/Micro-Focus-GroupWise-Cross-Site-Scr
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/123
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539296/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92642
- https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017975
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20160825-
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5762?
CVE-2016-5762 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Integer overflow in the Post Office Agent in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password, ...
How severe is CVE-2016-5762?
CVE-2016-5762 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5762?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Groupwise.