CVE-2006-0992

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise Messenger before 2.0 Public Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long...

Published: Apr 14, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 20, 2010

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

73.4%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.5%
Model date: Oct 15, 2026

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Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise Messenger before 2.0 Public Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language value without a comma or semicolon. NOTE: due to a typo, the original ZDI advisory accidentally referenced CVE-2006-0092. This is the correct identifier.

Sources

Repository evidence: Files: 1 · Repositories: 1

1 Module

Novell Messenger Server 2.0 Accept-Language OverflowModule
modules/exploits/windows/http/novell_messenger_acceptlang.rb
Metasploit Framework modules
ExploitEvidence observed: Sep 26, 2026Revision: b22ce1fbae63Related tool
Declared conditions
- platform: Windows($.exploit_windows/http/novell_messenger_acceptlang.platform)
- verification: check_not_declared($.exploit_windows/http/novell_messenger_acceptlang.check)

Novell Messenger Server 2.0 - Accept-Language Overflow (Metasploit)Exploit

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