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ASB-2012.0039 - [Win][Netware][Linux][Solaris][AIX] Novell eDirectory: Denial of service - Existing account

Date: 20 March 2012
References: ESB-2010.0567.2  

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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2012.0039
         A vulnerability has been identified in Novell eDirectory
                               20 March 2012

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Novell eDirectory
Operating System:     Windows
                      Netware
                      Linux variants
                      Solaris
                      AIX
Impact/Access:        Denial of Service -- Existing Account
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:            CVE-2010-1929  
Member content until: Thursday, April 19 2012
Reference:            ESB-2010.0567.2

OVERVIEW

        A vulnerability has been identified in Novell eDirectory prior
        to version 8.8 SP6 Patch 5.


IMPACT

        The vendor has provided the following details regarding this
        vulnerability:
        
        "Authenticated buffer overflow in jclient resulting in an iManager 
        crash  (Bug 729659)  (CVE-2010-1929)" [1]


MITIGATION

        The vendor recommends updating to the latest version to correct
        this issue. [1]


REFERENCES

        [1] History of Issues Resolved in eDirectory 8.8.x
            http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981

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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.

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The University of Queensland
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