CVE-2010-4713

Integer signedness error in gwia.exe in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…

published January 31, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky signed integer error in gwia.exe could let attackers shake hands and execute code remotely! Think of this like a restaurant where a chef accepts any order without checking the ingredients. If the order says ‘super spicy’ and the chef doesn’t double-check, they might accidentally create a dish that overloads the system — a recipe for disaster! If exploited, an attacker could potentially run any code on the affected system, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even a full system takeover. That’s like handing over the restaurant’s keys to an unknown guest!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant where a chef accepts any order without checking the ingredients. If the order says ‘super spicy’ and the chef doesn’t double-check, they might accidentally create a dish that overloads the system — a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability arises from an integer signedness error in gwia.exe, which allows remote attackers to exploit the Content-Type header and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially run any code on the affected system, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even a full system takeover. That’s like handing over the restaurant’s keys to an unknown guest! To protect yourself, update GroupWise to version 8.02HP or later. Regularly audit your applications and alert your team about the importance of validating inputs. Staying up-to-date is key! You've got this! Patch your systems and keep that security hero status shining bright! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05697 · 93.0th percentile
Published
2011-01-31T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 JAN 19:00Z
    Integer signedness error in gwia.exe in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…
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