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CVE-2016-5762

UnknownEPSS 5.73%

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CVE-2016-5762 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the Post Office Agent in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 5.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the Post Office Agent in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.73%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NovellGroupwise<= 2012
NovellGroupwise2014

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5762?
Integer overflow in the Post Office Agent in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2016-5762?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5762 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5762?
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