Multiple buffer overflows in the Internet Agent (aka GWIA) component in Novell GroupWise 7.x before 7.03 HP3 and 8.x before 8.0 HP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted e-mail address in an SMTP session or (2) an SMTP command.
CVE-2009-1636
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 8%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 94.3%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
May 26, 2009
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (32)
- cve@mitrehttp://osvdb.org/54644
- cve@mitrehttp://osvdb.org/54645
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/35177
- cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7003272&sliceId=1
- cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7003273&sliceId=1
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503724/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35064
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35065
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022276
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1393
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/exploits/Novell_GroupWise_GWIA_Email_Address_Remote_Buffer_Overflow_Exploit_1393141.php
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/exploits/Novell_GroupWise_GWIA_SMTP_Command_Remote_Buffer_Overflow_PoC_Exploit_1393140.php
- cve@mitrehttps://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=478892
- cve@mitrehttps://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=482914
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50692
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2009-1636?
CVE-2009-1636 is a none vulnerability published on May 26, 2009. Multiple buffer overflows in the Internet Agent (aka GWIA) component in Novell GroupWise 7.x before 7.03 HP3 and 8.x before 8.0 HP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted e-mail address in an SMTP session or (2) an SMTP command.
When was CVE-2009-1636 disclosed?
CVE-2009-1636 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 26, 2009, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2009-1636 actively exploited?
CVE-2009-1636 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2009-1636?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2009-1636, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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