Novell Client 4.91 SP2/4.91 SP3 on Windows NMAS Username denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Novell Client 4.91 SP2/4.91 SP3 on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component NMAS Username Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-6306. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Novell Client 4.91 SP2/4.91 SP3 on Windows. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component NMAS Username Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in Novell Modular Authentication Services (NMAS) in the Novell Client 4.91 SP2 and SP3 allows users with physical access to read stack and memory contents via format string specifiers in the Username field of the logon window.

The weakness was released 12/13/2006 by Deral Heiland with Layered Defense Research (Website). The advisory is available at layereddefense.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-6306 since 12/05/2006. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at secure-support.novell.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30644), SecurityFocus (BID 21385†), OSVDB (31357†), Secunia (SA23363†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017377†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: secure-support.novell.com

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06/07/2019 +4557 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: layereddefense.com
Researcher: Deral Heiland
Organization: Layered Defense Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-6306 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6306
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2746
X-Force: 30644 - Novell NMAS window format string, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 21385 - Novell Client Username Information Disclosure and Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 23363 - Novell Client NMAS Login Prompt Format String Weakness, Not Critical
OSVDB: 31357 - Novell Client Modular Authentication Services (NMAS) Login Format String
SecurityTracker: 1017377
Vupen: ADV-2006-4987

Entryinfo

Created: 12/15/2006 10:03
Updated: 06/07/2019 14:15
Changes: 12/15/2006 10:03 (58), 06/07/2019 14:15 (22)
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Cache ID: 216:167:103

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