Novell NetWare 6.0/6.5 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Novell NetWare 6.0/6.5. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-1593. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Novell NetWare 6.0/6.5 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

NWFTPD.nlm in the FTP server in Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1 does not enforce domain-name login restrictions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access control via an FTP connection.

The weakness was shared 04/05/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1593 since 04/05/2010. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-52585, VDB-52572, VDB-52571 and VDB-52570 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NetWare 6.0

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03/19/2015 +1809 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2003-1593 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1593
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52564
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/04/2026 21:23
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (49), 01/29/2019 10:26 (2), 05/04/2026 21:23 (19)
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