Novell eDirectory iMonitor error message cross-site scripting
| novell-edirectory-imonitor-xss (43151) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Novell eDirectory is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input within the iMonitor interface. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using an unspecified parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked and an error message is returned. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- Novell, eDirectory 8.7.3.9
- Novell, eDirectory 8.8
- Novell, eDirectory 8.8.1
- Novell, eDirectory 8.8.2
Remedy:
Refer to Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3460217 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3460217, Security Vulnerability - XSS Cross Site Scripting in iMonitor error messages at http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3460217.
- BID-29782: Novell eDirectory iMonitor Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0925: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the iMonitor interface in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.x before 8.7.3 sp10, and 8.8.x before 8.8.2 ftf2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters that are used within error messages of the HTTP stack.
- SA30748: Novell eDirectory iMonitor Error Message Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1020321: Novell eDirectory Input Validation Hole in iMonitor Error Messages Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1863: Novell eDirectory iMonitor Error Message Cross Site Scripting Issue
Reported:
Jun 17, 2008
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net