Novell NetIQ 2.3.0/2.3.1 Privileged User Manager unifid.exe ldapagnt_eval Perl Code code injection

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Novell NetIQ 2.3.0/2.3.1. This vulnerability affects the function ldapagnt_eval in the library ldapagnt.dll of the file unifid.exe of the component Privileged User Manager. This manipulation as part of Perl Code causes code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-5932. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Novell NetIQ 2.3.0/2.3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ldapagnt_eval in the library ldapagnt.dll of the file unifid.exe of the component Privileged User Manager. The manipulation as part of a Perl Code leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Eval injection vulnerability in the ldapagnt_eval function in ldapagnt.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted application/x-amf request.

The weakness was shared 11/15/2012 by Andrea Micalizzi (rgod) as confirmed exploit (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at retrogod.altervista.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-5932 since 11/20/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed by Andrea Micalizzi (rgod) in PHP and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at retrogod.altervista.org. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63185 (NetIQ Privileged User Manager ldapagnt_eval() Function Remote Code Execution (version check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120749 (NetIQ Privileged User Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 2.3.1 HF2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at download.novell.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80068), Tenable (63185), SecurityFocus (BID 56539†), OSVDB (88754†) and Secunia (SA51291†). The entries VDB-7220 and VDB-7221 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
Author: Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
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Nessus ID: 63185
Nessus Name: NetIQ Privileged User Manager ldapagnt_eval() Function Remote Code Execution (version check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802043
OpenVAS Name: Novell NetIQ Privileged User Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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D2Sec: Novell NetIQ 2.3.1 RCE

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NetIQ 2.3.1 HF2

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Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: retrogod.altervista.org
Researcher: Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5932 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5932
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7219
X-Force: 80068 - Novell NetIQ Privileged User Manager code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 56539 - NetIQ Privileged User Manager 'ldapagnt_eval()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 51291 - Novell Privileged User Manager Security Bypass Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 88754
Vulnerability Center: 38007 - NetIQ Privileged User Manager Eval Injunction Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution, High

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

Created: 12/28/2012 18:42
Updated: 09/02/2025 09:20
Changes: 12/28/2012 18:42 (103), 01/29/2018 16:09 (1), 04/20/2021 13:41 (4), 09/02/2025 09:20 (14)
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