# CVE-2010-4714: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Hos

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-01-31 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Host header to (1) gwpoa.exe in the Post Office Agent, (2) gwmta.exe in the Message Transfer Agent, (3) gwia.exe in the Internet Agent, (4) the WebAccess Agent, or (5) the Monitor Agent.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7007159&sliceId=1
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-247/
- http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=477865030928
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=627942

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