Novell Novell Client on Windows DPRPCW32.DLL ndps_xdr_array memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Novell Novell Client on Windows. This impacts the function ndps_xdr_array in the library DPRPCW32.DLL. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-2304. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell Novell Client on Windows (affected version not known) and classified as very critical. This issue affects the function ndps_xdr_array in the library DPRPCW32.DLL. 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.

The weakness was shared 05/09/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.novell.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-2304 since 05/11/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/30/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21340 (Novell Client for Windows DPRPC library (DPRPCW32.DLL) ndps_xdr_array Function Remote Overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (21340), SecurityFocus (BID 17931†), OSVDB (25429†), Secunia (SA20048†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016052†). The entries VDB-2219 and VDB-30173 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 21340
Nessus Name: Novell Client for Windows DPRPC library (DPRPCW32.DLL) ndps_xdr_array Function Remote Overflow
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: support.novell.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-2304 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2304
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-83939
X-Force: 26314
SecurityFocus: 17931 - Novell Client Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 20048 - Novell Distributed Print Services Integer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25429 - Novell Client for Windows DPRPC library (DPRPCW32.DLL) ndps_xdr_array Function Remote Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1016052
Vupen: ADV-2006-1759

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2016 19:40
Updated: 07/30/2022 08:57
Changes: 05/08/2016 19:40 (65), 06/07/2019 14:18 (9), 07/30/2022 08:54 (3), 07/30/2022 08:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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