Novell.GroupWise.Messenger.Buffer.Overflow

Release Date Jul 20, 2011
Severity high
Impact System compromise: Remote attackers may be able to gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attempt to exploit a Stack Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability n Novell GroupWise Messenger Client for Windows. This vulnerability is caused by the software's inability to properly check the bounds of user supplied data. Remote attackers may exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.0.3 Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.0
Recommended Actions Update to a non-vulnerable version: http://support.novell.com
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2008-2703
Reference/s http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/1764 (FrSIRT) http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29602 (BugTraq)

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