How severe is CVE-2011-4189?

CVE-2011-4189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-4189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4189?

CVE-2011-4189 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-2011-4189?

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

When was CVE-2011-4189 published?

CVE-2011-4189 was published on 2012-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4189

CVE-2011-4189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2012-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The client in Novell GroupWise 8.0x through 8.02HP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via a long e-mail address in an Address Book (aka .NAB) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4189?: The client in Novell GroupWise 8.0x through 8.02HP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via a long e-mail address in an Address Book (aka .NAB) file.
How severe is CVE-2011-4189?: CVE-2011-4189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4189?: CVE-2011-4189 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-2011-4189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-4189 published?: CVE-2011-4189 was published on 2012-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:hp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:hp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0.2:hp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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