Novell eDirectory eMBox utility unspecified
| novell-edirectory-embox-unspecified (41426) |  Low Risk |
Description:
An unspecified vulnerability in Novell eDirectory related to the eMBox utility could allow an attacker to gain access to local files or crash the application.
Platforms Affected:
- Novell, eDirectory 8.5
- Novell, eDirectory 8.5.12a
- Novell, eDirectory 8.5.27
- Novell, eDirectory 8.6.2
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7.1 SU1
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7.1
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7.3
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7.3.10
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7.3.8
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7.3.9
- Novell, eDirectory 8.8
Remedy:
Refer to Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3866911 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3866911, Unauthenticated SOAP "eMBox" interface at https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/876/3866911_f.SAL_Public.html.
- BID-28441: Novell eDirectory eMBox Utility 'edirutil' Command Unspecified Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0926: The SOAP interface to the eMBox module in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.x before 8.8.2, relies on client-side authentication, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via requests for /SOAP URIs, and cause a denial of service (daemon shutdown) or read arbitrary files. NOTE: it was later reported that 8.7.3.10 (aka 8.7.3 SP10) is also affected.
- SA29527: Novell eDirectory eMBox Utility Unspecified Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1019691: Novell eDirectory eMBox Bug Lets Remote Users View Files and Deny Service
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-0988: Novell eDirectory eMBox Utility Security Bypass and DoS Vulnerability
Reported:
Mar 24, 2008
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