How severe is CVE-2011-3827?

CVE-2011-3827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3827?

CVE-2011-3827 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3827?

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

When was CVE-2011-3827 published?

CVE-2011-3827 was published on 2012-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3827

CVE-2011-3827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2012-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The iCalendar component in gwwww1.dll in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and daemon crash) via a crafted date-time string in a .ics attachment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3827?: The iCalendar component in gwwww1.dll in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and daemon crash) via a crafted date-time string in a .ics attachment.
How severe is CVE-2011-3827?: CVE-2011-3827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3827?: CVE-2011-3827 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3827 published?: CVE-2011-3827 was published on 2012-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:*:hp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.00:hp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.00:hp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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