How severe is CVE-2009-0410?

CVE-2009-0410 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0410 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0410?

CVE-2009-0410 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0410?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0410 published?

CVE-2009-0410 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0410

CVE-2009-0410 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2009-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Off-by-one error in the SMTP daemon in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 6.5x, 7.0, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.03HP1a, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long e-mail address in a malformed RCPT command, leading to a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0410?: Off-by-one error in the SMTP daemon in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 6.5x, 7.0, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.03HP1a, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long e-mail address in a malformed RCPT command, leading to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2009-0410?: CVE-2009-0410 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0410 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0410?: CVE-2009-0410 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0410?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0410 published?: CVE-2009-0410 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.02x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.03:hp1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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