NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1 NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 NetIQExec.dll SafeShellExecute memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function SafeShellExecute in the library NetIQExec.dll of the component NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2015-0795. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1. Affected by this issue is the function SafeShellExecute in the library NetIQExec.dll of the component NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the SafeShellExecute method in the NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 ActiveX control in NetIQExec.dll in NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments, aka ZDI-CAN-2699.

The weakness was released 07/18/2015 by Andrea Micalizzi (rgod) (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at netiq.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-0795 since 01/07/2015. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 19439.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 75903†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52340†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

• NetIQ

Name

• Security Solutions for iSeries

Version

• 8.1

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.microfocus.com/netiq/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microfocus.com

Advisory: netiq.com
Researcher: Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-0795 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0795
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76736
SecurityFocus: 75903 - Security Solutions for ISeries CVE-2015-0795 ActiveX Control Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 52340 - NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries 8.1 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 SafeShellExecute, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2015 10:21
Updated: 11/13/2017 10:00
Changes: 07/19/2015 10:21 (58), 11/13/2017 10:00 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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