APP: Novell Messenger Client Filename Parameter Stack Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Novell Messenger. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the nim: protocol handler in Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, and Novell Messenger 2.1.x and 2.2.x before 2.2.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an import command containing a long string in the filename parameter.
Affected Products
Novell messenger
References
CVE: CVE-2013-1085
Short Name
APP:NOVELL:MESSENGER-BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2013-1085 Client Filename Messenger Novell Overflow Parameter Stack
Release Date
05/06/2013
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
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Novell
CVSS Score
9.3