How severe is CVE-2011-3179?

CVE-2011-3179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3179?

CVE-2011-3179 primarily affects Novell Groupwise Messenger. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3179?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-3179 published?

CVE-2011-3179 was published on 2011-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3179

CVE-2011-3179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Novell Groupwise Messenger
Published: 2011-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The server process in Novell Messenger 2.1 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1, and Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, allows remote attackers to read from arbitrary memory locations via a crafted command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3179?: The server process in Novell Messenger 2.1 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1, and Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, allows remote attackers to read from arbitrary memory locations via a crafted command.
How severe is CVE-2011-3179?: CVE-2011-3179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3179?: CVE-2011-3179 primarily affects Novell Groupwise Messenger. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3179 published?: CVE-2011-3179 was published on 2011-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise_messenger:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise_messenger:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise_messenger:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise_messenger:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise_messenger:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:messenger:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:messenger:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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