VDB-98402 · CVE-2016-9168 · BID 97320

Novell eDirectory up to 9.0.1 NDSD X-Frame-Options input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Novell eDirectory up to 9.0.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component NDSD. Such manipulation of the argument X-Frame-Options leads to input validation. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9168. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell eDirectory up to 9.0.1 (Directory Service Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component NDSD. The manipulation of the argument X-Frame-Options with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A missing X-Frame-Options header in the NDS Utility Monitor in NDSD in Novell eDirectory before 9.0.2 could be used by remote attackers for clickjacking.

The bug was discovered 12/07/2016. The weakness was disclosed 03/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at novell.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-9168 since 11/03/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 106 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 9.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97320†). The entries VDB-98390, VDB-98401 and VDB-114020 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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OpenVAS ID: 800137
OpenVAS Name: Novell eDirectory Multiple Vulnerabilities - Mar17
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: eDirectory 9.0.2

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Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: novell.com
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CVE: CVE-2016-9168 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9168
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98402
SecurityFocus: 97320 - Novell eDirectory CVE-2016-9168 Clickjacking Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9168 - Novell - eDirectory - Clickjacking Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2017 15:33
Changes: 03/23/2017 15:33 (74)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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