A remote overflow exists in Novell NetMail. The Modweb agent fails to check length for a very long name on folder rename through the WebAccess or WebMail client resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 3.52C or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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