HTTP: Novell GroupWise Client Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Novell GroupWise Client "gxmim1.dll." An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.

Extended Description

Novell GroupWise Client is prone to an unspecified buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Successful exploits allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions. Novell GroupWise Client 7.0.3.1294 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Novell groupwise_client

References

BugTraq: 36398

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:GRPWISE-GIXMIM

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Novell GroupWise Client Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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