How severe is CVE-2012-0417?

CVE-2012-0417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0417?

CVE-2012-0417 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0417?

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-2012-0417 published?

CVE-2012-0417 was published on 2012-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0417

CVE-2012-0417 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2012-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 and 2012 before Support Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0417?: Integer overflow in GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA) in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 and 2012 before Support Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-0417?: CVE-2012-0417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0417?: CVE-2012-0417 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0417?: 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-2012-0417 published?: CVE-2012-0417 was published on 2012-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.00:hp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.01:hp:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.02:hp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.02:hp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.02:hp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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