Novell iManager eDirectory Plugin Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-4486
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Stack-based buffer overflow in the eDirectory plugin in Novell iManager before 2.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger long arguments to an unspecified sub-application, related to importing and exporting from a schema.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003910
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003910 - Novell iManager eDirectory Plugin Schema Buffer Overflow
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- novell imanager 1.5
- novell imanager 2.0
- novell imanager 2.0.2
- novell imanager 2.5
- novell imanager 2.6.0
- novell imanager 2.7.1
- novell imanager 2.7.2
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