# CVE-2013-1085: Stack-based buffer overflow in the nim: protocol handler in Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, and Novell Messenger 2.1.x and 2.2.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-03-29 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the nim: protocol handler in Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, and Novell Messenger 2.1.x and 2.2.x before 2.2.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an import command containing a long string in the filename parameter.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-13-036/
- http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7011935
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=777352

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