Novell GroupWise Windows client API security bypass
| groupwise-clientapi-security-bypass (41223) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Novell GroupWise could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an implementation error in the shared folders in the Windows client API. An authenticated attacker who is receiving a shared folder from another user, could exploit this vulnerability using the folder to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the victim's private email messages.
Platforms Affected:
- Novell, GroupWise 6.5
- Novell, GroupWise 7.0
Remedy:
Refer to Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3263374 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3263374, GroupWise Windows Client API Security Vulnerability repor at https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/732/3263374_f.SAL_Public.html.
- BID-28265: Novell GroupWise Windows Client API Shared Folder Email Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1330: Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows client API in Novell GroupWise 7 before SP3 and 6.5 before SP6 Update 3 allows remote authenticated users to access the non-shared stored e-mail messages of another user who has shared at least one folder with the attacker.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0904: Novell GroupWise Windows Client API Security Bypass Vulnerability
- SA29409: Novell GroupWise Windows Client API Security Bypass
- SECTRACK ID: 1019616: GroupWise Windows Client API Bug Lets Remote Authenticated Users Access E-mail
Reported:
Mar 14, 2008
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