How severe is CVE-2012-0439?

CVE-2012-0439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0439 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0439?

CVE-2012-0439 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0439?

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-2012-0439 published?

CVE-2012-0439 was published on 2013-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0439

CVE-2012-0439 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2013-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An ActiveX control in gwcls1.dll in the client in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before 8.0.3 HP2 and 2012 before SP1 HP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a pointer argument to the SetEngine method or (2) an XPItem pointer argument to an unspecified method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0439?: An ActiveX control in gwcls1.dll in the client in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before 8.0.3 HP2 and 2012 before SP1 HP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a pointer argument to the SetEngine method or (2) an XPItem pointer argument to an unspecified method.
How severe is CVE-2012-0439?: CVE-2012-0439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0439 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0439?: CVE-2012-0439 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0439?: 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-2012-0439 published?: CVE-2012-0439 was published on 2013-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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:8.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.03:hp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:2012:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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