# CVE-2011-4189: The client in Novell GroupWise 8.0x through 8.02HP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap mem

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2012-03-02 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The client in Novell GroupWise 8.0x through 8.02HP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via a long e-mail address in an Address Book (aka .NAB) file.

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## References

- http://osvdb.org/79720
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73588
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=733885
- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37&Itemid=37
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52233
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7010205
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48199
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026753
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18546

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