Signature Detail
Short Name |
APP:NOVELL:MESSENGER-SERVER-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
Novell Messenger Server |
Release Date |
2006/05/04 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
APP: Novell Messenger Server
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the Novell Messenger Server. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the service. Exploit code for this vulnerability is available from CORE Security.
Extended Description
Novell GroupWise Messenger is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability. The vulnerability affects the Novell Messaging Agent component and arises when the server handles an 'Accept-Language' header containing excessive data. A successful attack may lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of SYSTEM or superuser. Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.0 is vulnerable to this issue.
Affected Products
- Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.0
References
- BugTraq: 17503
- CVE: CVE-2006-0992
- URL: http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=10100861