Novell.NetStorage.xsrvd.Long.Pathname.Code.Execution

Release Date Mar 16, 2010
Severity high
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a code execution vulnerability in Novell Netstorage xsrvd. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious long URI. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted HTTP request.
Affected Products Novell NetStorage Novell NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 8 Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2) Linux Support Pack 1 Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2) Linux Support Pack 2
Recommended Actions Upgrade to latest version of the software. See http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7005282 for details
Coverage IPS VCM
Reference/s http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-021/

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