Microsoft Windows Client Service for NetWare code execution
| win-csnw-bo (21700) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, caused by a buffer overflow in the Client Service for NetWare (CSNW). CSNW, which is also known as Gateway Service for Netware, allows the client to access NetWare services, such as file, print, and directory, and is not installed by default. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted packet to overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft, Windows 2003
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP2
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-046. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-046, Vulnerability in the Client Service for NetWare Could Allow Remote Code Execution (899589) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-046.mspx.
- BID-15066: Microsoft Windows Client Service For Netware Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1985: The Client Service for NetWare (CSNW) on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and Sp2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to an unchecked buffer when processing certain crafted network messages.
- OSVDB ID: 19922: Microsoft Windows Client Service for NetWare (CSNW) Remote Overflow
- SA17165: Microsoft Windows Client Service for NetWare Buffer Overflow
- SECTRACK ID: 1015041: Microsoft Client Service for NetWare Buffer Overflow Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Aug 09, 2005
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