Novell Messenger Server Memory Information Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 56691

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host has an instant messaging product installed that is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

The installed version of Novell Messenger Server, formerly known as GroupWise Messenger, is earlier than 2.2.1. It thus is potentially affected by an information disclosure vulnerability whereby a remote, unauthenticated attacker could send commands that would force the Messenger server process to return the contents of arbitrary memory locations. This data could potentially include strings containing the credentials used by Messenger to authenticate to directory services.

Solution

Upgrade to Novell Messenger 2.2.1 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 56691

File Name: novell_messenger_memory_disclosure.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 11/2/2011

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:novell:groupwise_messenger

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/25/2011

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/25/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-3179

BID: 50433

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