Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy Novell GroupWise mail gateway flaw. A remote attacker could trigger memory corruption in GWIA through SMTP input and potentially run code on the mail server. The main business risk is compromise of an exposed email gateway still running old vulnerable GroupWise versions. Exposure is most likely where Novell GroupWise GWIA 7.x or 8.x remains deployed, especially with SMTP reachable from the internet or untrusted mail relays. Modern environments without GWIA are not affected based on the provided sources. Prioritize this if any legacy GroupWise mail gateway remains active. Remote code execution on email infrastructure can create a direct path into sensitive communications and internal systems. If GroupWise is no longer used, document non-exposure and close after validation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GroupWise 7.x to 7.03 HP3 or later.; Upgrade GroupWise 8.x to 8.0 HP2 or later.; Check Novell support guidance for exact maintenance releases..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=482914CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- gia-email-code-execution(50693)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=478892CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- gia-smtp-code-execution(50692)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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