Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.0.2 Security Vulnerability Report

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Environment

Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.0.2

Situation

A vulnerability exists in the Novell GroupWise Messenger Client version 2.0.2 (GWIM) for Windows that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a compromised workstation. The vulnerability takes the form of a remote buffer overflow in the client, caused by spoofed server responses to valid client requests. All versions of the Windows client, prior to the patch for this issue, are vulnerable.

Resolution

Please apply the GroupWise Messenger 2.0.3 Hot Patch 1 Client for Windows - US and Multi

Status

Security Alert

Additional Information

Thanks to Francisco Amato of Infobyte Security Research for discovering and reporting both vulnerabilities.

CVE #s are forthcoming.

Document

Document ID:	7000676
Creation Date:	06-16-2008
Modified Date:	12-24-2008
Novell Product:	GroupWise Messenger

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