CRITICAL
CVE-2012-0418
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 28, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 and 2012 before Support Pack 1 on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-0418 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7010771Vendor Advisory
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7010771Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-0418
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 28, 2012
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-0418 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.