CVE-2010-4714

What it is

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell GroupWise before 8.02HP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Host header to (1) gwpoa.exe in the Post Office Agent, (2) gwmta.exe in the Message Transfer Agent, (3) gwia.exe in the Internet Agent, (4) the WebAccess Agent, or (5) the Monitor Agent.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

6.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2011-01-31 20:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 6.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2011-01-31 20:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:25 UTC

Exploit probability

6.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Novell Groupwise ≤ 8.0.2
• Novell Groupwise 4.1
• Novell Groupwise 4.1a
• Novell Groupwise 5.0
• Novell Groupwise 5.1
• Novell Groupwise 5.2
• Novell Groupwise 5.5
• Novell Groupwise 5.57e

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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