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GroupWise Windows Client API Unauthorized Email Access Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check the version of GroupWise client

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote Windows host contains a mail client that may permit
unauthorized access to email messages.

Description :

The remote host is running GroupWise, an enterprise-class
collaboration application from Novell.

The version of GroupWise installed on the remote host contains a flaw
in the client API that may permit a user to bypass security controls
and gain access to non-authorized email within the same authenticated
post office.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/10778

Solution :

Upgrade to GroupWise 6.5 SP6 Update 1 / 7 SP1 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2.3
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/I:N/A:N/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 18716

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