UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2011-12-08

CVE-2011-3179

novell groupwise_messenger Security Advisory (CVE-2011-3179)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-3179 impacting novell groupwise_messenger. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The server process in Novell Messenger 2.1 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1, and Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, allows remote attackers to read from arbitrary memory locations via a crafted command.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product novell / groupwise_messenger
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-3179 impacting novell groupwise_messenger.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-3179.yaml
id: cve-2011-3179

info:
  name: novell groupwise_messenger - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-3179 affecting novell groupwise_messenger.
    Evaluation: The server process in Novell Messenger 2.1 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1, and Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, allows remote attackers to read fr...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-3179
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2011-3179
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2011-3179,novell,groupwise_messenger,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "groupwise_messenger"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-3179.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-3179
# Target: novell groupwise_messenger | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-3179 (novell groupwise_messenger)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against novell groupwise_messenger scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-3179.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-3179
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install groupwise_messenger 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade groupwise_messenger 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update groupwise_messenger

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i groupwise_messenger 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i groupwise_messenger

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-3179 in novell groupwise_messenger?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update novell groupwise_messenger packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-3179?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-3179?

CVE-2011-3179 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-3179
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor novell
Product groupwise_messenger
Published 2011-12-08
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N