Novell Netmail contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to arbitrary access the mail store. The issue is triggered when the default NMAP authentication credential is set automatically and is not changed after installation has finished. It is possible that the flaw may allow an attacker to gain access to the mail store data with read/write permissions resulting in a loss of confidentiality and/or integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Novell has released a patch to address this vulnerability.