Novell NetWare XNFS.NLM "xdrDecodeString()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
25 Nov 2011 10:01
Release Date:
25 Nov 2011
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Others OS
A vulnerability has been identified in Novell NetWare, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the "xdrDecodeString()" function in XNFS.NLM when processing certain NFS requests. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted datagram.
Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Novell Netware 6.x
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Apply security fix xnfs8d.zip
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