Novell.GroupWise.Internet.Agent.iCalendar.Parsing.DoS

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Novell GroupWise Internet Agent.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles an .ics file with crafted date and time information.
A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system via a crafted .ics file.

Affected Products

Novell GroupWise 8.0.2 HP3 and prior

Impact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply patch available from the website.
http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7010767

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