Novell eDirectory NDS iMonitor buffer overflow
| novell-edirectory-NDS-imonitor-bo (11386) |  High Risk |
Description:
Novell eDirectory is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in version 2.0 of the NDS iMonitor tool. It may be possible for a remote attacker to exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the edir870fp1.exe patch, as listed in Novell Technical Information Document 2964477. See References.
References:
- Novell Support Web site: NOVELL: Security Alerts.
- Novell Technical Information Document 2964477: eDirectory 8.7.0 FP1 (Pre SP1) for NW and NT.
- BID-6899: Novell NDS iMonitor Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Novell eDirectory 8.7
Reported:
Feb 02, 2003
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