Novell Messenger Client Import Command Remote Code Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 65675

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Synopsis

The remote host has software installed that is affected by an arbitrary code execution vulnerability.

Description

The installed version of Novell Messenger (formerly GroupWise Messenger Client) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by providing a large filename parameter to the import command via the 'nim://' protocol. By tricking a user into opening a specially crafted page or file, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Upgrade to Novell Messenger 2.2.2 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 65675

File Name: novell_messenger_client_2_2_2.nasl

Version: 1.3

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/25/2013

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:novell:messenger, cpe:/a:novell:groupwise_messenger

Required KB Items: SMB/Novell_Messenger_Client/Version

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/13/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/21/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-1085

BID: 58529

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