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AA-2009.0142 -- [Win] -- Novell Client: Reduced Security

Date: 11 June 2009

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AA-2009.0142                  AUSCERT Advisory

                                   [Win]
                      Novell Client: Reduced Security
                               11 June 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Novell Client
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Reduced Security
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
Member content until: Thursday, July 09 2009

OVERVIEW:

       Novell have released a patch for the Novell Client v4.91 SP4,
       correcting a number of security vulnerabilities.


IMPACT:

       The vendor has provided the following information regarding these
       vulnerabilities:

       "It includes fixes for problems relating to login and 802.1x support 
       found after the 4.91 SP4 client update was released." [1]


MITIGATION:

       Instructions on installing the patch are available from on the Novell 
       website. [1]


REFERENCES:

       [1] Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP4 Login Files 10
           http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=-afRM1qTlVo~

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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