# CVE-2008-2704: Novell GroupWise Messenger (GWIM) before 2.0.3 Hot Patch 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long user ID,

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-06-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Novell GroupWise Messenger (GWIM) before 2.0.3 Hot Patch 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long user ID, possibly involving a popup alert. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29602
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30576
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020209
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5026700.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493964/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1764/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42918

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