Novell NetWare XNFS "xdrDecodeString()" Code Execution Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
25 Feb 2011 16:38
Release Date:
25 Feb 2011
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Others OS
A vulnerability has been identified in Novell NetWare, which could be exploited by remote attackers to take complete control of a vulnerable system. This issue is caused by an input validation error in the "xdrDecodeString()" function within the "XNFS.NLM" component when handling RPC requests sent to port 1234/UDP, which could be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers to crash an affected service or execute arbitrary code.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Novell NetWare version 6.5 SP8 and prior
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Apply patch :
http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~
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