Novell Messenger Server Process Memory Remote Information Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 56812

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Synopsis

The remote host has an instant messaging product running that is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

The running version of Novell Messenger Server, formerly known as GroupWise Messenger, is earlier than 2.2.1. As such, it is potentially affected by an information disclosure vulnerability whereby a remote, unauthenticated attacker could send commands that would force the Messenger server process to return the contents of arbitrary memory locations. This data could potentially include strings containing the credentials used by Messenger to authenticate to directory services.

Solution

Upgrade to Novell Messenger 2.2.1 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 56812

File Name: novell_messenger_memory_disclosure_remote.nbin

Version: 1.86

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 11/14/2011

Updated: 7/17/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 4.1

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:novell:groupwise_messenger

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/25/2011

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/25/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-3179

BID: 50443

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