Novell exteNd Director LocalExec ActiveX control command execution
| novell-localexec-command-execution (34898) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Novell exteNd Director LocalExec (LocalExec.ocx) ActiveX control could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by the use of the insecure launch() method. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted Web page, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system with the privileges of the victim.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 8 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | High |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 5.9 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3169416 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3169416: Potential Security Vulnerability in exteNd Director Standard 4.1 with ActiveX control.
- BID-24493: Novell exteNd Director LocalExec.OCX ActiveX Control Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-2923: The launch method in the LocalExec ActiveX control (LocalExec.ocx) in Novell exteNd Director 4.1 and Portal Services allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- SA25710: Novell exteNd Director LocalExec ActiveX Control "launch()" Insecure Method
- SECTRACK ID: 1018258: Novell exteNd Director ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#793433: Novell exteNd Director 4.1 LocalExec ActiveX control fails to restrict access to dangerous methods
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-2235: Novell exteNd Director LocalExec ActiveX launch() Program Execution Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Novell Extend Director 4.1
Reported:
Jun 15, 2007
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