APP: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Novell GroupWise Internet Agent. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.

Extended Description

Novell GroupWise Internet Agent is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application, possibly with root or SYSTEM-level privileges. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Novell groupwise

Short Name
APP:NOVELL:INTERNET-AGENT-BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
APP
Keywords
Agent Buffer CVE-2009-1636 GroupWise Internet Novell Overflow bid:35064 bid:35065
Release Date
07/21/2011
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-12.3

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Occasionally
Vendors

Novell

CVSS Score

10.0

Found a potential security threat?