The GroupWise Windows client and Microsoft Security Advisory (973882)

  • 7004997
  • 09-Dec-2009
  • 27-Apr-2012

Environment

Novell GroupWise 7 Support Pack 3 Hot Patch 3
Novell GroupWise 8 Support Pack 1

Situation

Microsoft has reported a security issue in their development Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL). 
Microsoft has requested developers using ATL to evaluate their use of any ATL controls or components and to take immediate action to evaluate a possible vulnerability.
For further information please see Microsoft Security Advisory (973882)

Resolution

Novell GroupWise development has thoroughly evaluated the use of ATL controls and components and have implemented Microsoft's fixes into the Windows Client of GroupWise 7.0.3 Hot Patch 4 and the Windows Client of GroupWise 8.0.1 Hot Patch 1.  No other GroupWise components are vulnerable.
 
Novell recommends updating the GroupWise Windows client to the above mentioned patches.

Status

Security Alert