Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:GRPWISE-GIXMIM |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Novell GroupWise Client Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2009/11/09 |
Update Number |
1539 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Novell GroupWise Client "gxmim1.dll." An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
Novell GroupWise Client is prone to an unspecified buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Successful exploits allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions. Novell GroupWise Client 7.0.3.1294 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.