Novell Groupwise 7.0.3.1294 ActiveX Control gxmim1.dll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Novell Groupwise 7.0.3.1294. Impacted is an unknown function in the library gxmim1.dll of the component ActiveX Control. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-3863. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell Groupwise 7.0.3.1294 (Groupware Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library gxmim1.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the gxmim1.dll ActiveX control in Novell Groupwise Client 7.0.3.1294 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long argument to the SetFontFace method.

The weakness was shared 11/04/2009 by Francis Provencher (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-3863 since 11/04/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53299), SecurityFocus (BID 36398†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28809†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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OpenVAS ID: 800973
OpenVAS Name: Novell Groupwise Client ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: Francis Provencher
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-3863 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3863
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50704
X-Force: 53299
SecurityFocus: 36398 - Novell GroupWise Client 'gxmim1.dll' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 28809 - Novell Groupwise Client Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Long Argument to the SetFontFace Method, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/15/2024 01:53
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (56), 03/12/2017 08:48 (13), 08/27/2021 07:23 (3), 12/15/2024 01:53 (19)
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