How severe is CVE-2013-1085?

CVE-2013-1085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-1085 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-2013-1085?

CVE-2013-1085 primarily affects Novell Groupwise Messenger. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1085?

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-2013-1085 published?

CVE-2013-1085 was published on 2013-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1085

CVE-2013-1085 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Groupwise Messenger
Published: 2013-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the nim: protocol handler in Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, and Novell Messenger 2.1.x and 2.2.x before 2.2.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an import command containing a long string in the filename parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1085?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the nim: protocol handler in Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, and Novell Messenger 2.1.x and 2.2.x before 2.2.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an import command containing a long string in the filename parameter.
How severe is CVE-2013-1085?: CVE-2013-1085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1085 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-2013-1085?: CVE-2013-1085 primarily affects Novell Groupwise Messenger. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1085?: 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-2013-1085 published?: CVE-2013-1085 was published on 2013-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:messenger:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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