Stack-based buffer overflow in the base64_decode function in GWINTER.exe in Novell…
Priority MEDIUM 64Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the base64_decode function in GWINTER.exe in Novell GroupWise (GW) WebAccess before 7.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long base64 content in an HTTP Basic Authentication request.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.24332 97th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2007-2171
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-24g5-659f-65j9
References
More Novell Groupwise vulnerabilities
- TI-2012-00392 An ActiveX control in gwcls1.dll in the client in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before 8.0.3 HP2… CVSS 2.0HIGH 9.3
- TI-2008-01989 Buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of… CVSS 2.0HIGH 9.3
- TI-2012-00262 Integer overflow in the WebConsole component in gwia.exe in GroupWise Internet Agent… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2010-04434 Double free vulnerability in the IMAP server component in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA)… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2013-00687 The client in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before 8.0.3 HP2 and 2012 before SP1 HP1 allows remote… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2010-04059 Multiple buffer overflows in gwwww1.dll in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
Sources
- CVE-2007-2171 · CVE Program
- CVE-2007-2171 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-24g5-659f-65j9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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