SMTP: Novell GroupWise Client IMG Tag SRC Parameter Buffer Overflow

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

Extended Description

Novell GroupWise is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Successfully exploiting this issue will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. This issue affects GroupWise 6.5.6; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Novell groupwise

Short Name
SMTP:VULN:GROUPWISE-IMG-OF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SMTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2007-6435 Client GroupWise IMG Novell Overflow Parameter SRC Tag bid:26875
Release Date
10/11/2010
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
3702
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Novell

CVSS Score

9.3

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