CVE-2006-4511

Name: CVE-2006-4511
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-05T04:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4511 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Messenger Agents (nmma.exe) in Novell GroupWise 2.0.2 and 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted HTTP POST request to TCP port 8300 with a modified val parameter, which triggers a null dereference related to "zero-size strings in blowfish routines.". EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Messenger Agents (nmma.exe) in Novell GroupWise 2.0.2 and 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted HTTP POST request to TCP port 8300 with a modified val parameter, which triggers a null dereference related to "zero-size strings in blowfish routines."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Groupwise Messenger	1.0.6
Novell	Groupwise Messenger	2.0.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22244Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016974
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974452.htmPatch
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=416Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796956US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20316Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3893
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29319
http://secunia.com/advisories/22244Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016974
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974452.htmPatch
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=416Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796956US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20316Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3893
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29319

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4511?

How severe is CVE-2006-4511?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4511 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4511?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST