Novell Messenger up to 2.2.1 filename memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell Messenger up to 2.2.1 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument filename results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1085. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Novell Messenger up to 2.2.1 (Messaging Software). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument filename with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the nim: protocol handler in Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier, and Novell Messenger 2.1.x and 2.2.x before 2.2.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an import command containing a long string in the filename parameter.

The weakness was published 03/13/2013 by Luigi Auriemma as 777352 as not defined knowledge base article (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-1085 since 01/11/2013. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/06/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 65675 (Novell Messenger Client Import Command Remote Code Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 2.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12481.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82889), Tenable (65675), SecurityFocus (BID 58529†), OSVDB (91477†) and Secunia (SA52626†). 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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Nessus ID: 65675
Nessus Name: Novell Messenger Client Import Command Remote Code Execution
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Messenger 2.2.2
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: 777352
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
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CVE: CVE-2013-1085 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1085
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8040
X-Force: 82889
SecurityFocus: 58529 - Novell Messenger Client CVE-2013-1085 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 52626 - Novell Messenger / Groupwise Messenger Client Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 91477
Vulnerability Center: 39362 - Novell Messenger and GroupWise Messenger \x27nim\x27 Protocol Remote Code Execution \\ DoS Vulnerability, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2013 15:29
Updated: 05/06/2021 14:13
Changes: 03/20/2013 15:29 (72), 08/26/2017 06:40 (12), 05/06/2021 14:13 (2)
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