CVE-2010-4712: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in gwia.exe in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise be...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects Novell GroupWise Internet Agent, the component that handles internet mail. A specially crafted email header could overflow memory in gwia.exe and potentially let a remote attacker run code on the mail gateway. The sources identify versions before 8.02HP as affected. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Novell GroupWise GWIA versions before 8.02HP, especially systems reachable by external email traffic. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory is essential. Treat as high priority for legacy GroupWise environments because the affected service can receive remote email content and the stated impact is code execution. Organizations not running GWIA are not exposed based on these sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected GroupWise GWIA installations to 8.02HP or later.; Review Novell support articles for any required hotfix or deployment guidance.; Prioritize internet-facing mail gateways before internal-only systems..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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