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AA-2006.0101 -- [Netware] -- Potential XSS security vulnerability in Netware Welcome web-app

Date: 22 December 2006

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AA-2006.0101                  AUSCERT Advisory

                                 [Netware]
      Potential XSS security vulnerability in Netware Welcome web-app
                             22 December 2006
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Novell Apache on NetWare 2.0.48
                      Novell NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 6
                      Novell NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 5
Operating System:     Netware
Impact:               Cross-site Scripting
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2006-6675
Member content until: Friday, January 19 2007

Original Bulletin:    
https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/514/3319127_f.SAL_Public.html


OVERVIEW:
        
        Novell has published information on a potential Cross-Site Scripting 
        vulnerability in the Welcome web-app on NetWare 6.5.


IMPACT: 

        According to Novell there may be a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability 
        in the Welcome web-app on NetWare 6.5 which may allow the execution 
        of malicious active content in client browsers.


MITIGATION:

        No software patch is provided for this issue, however Novell has 
        published information [1] on how to disable the Welcome web-app via 
        an Apache configuration change.


REFERENCES:

        [1] Novell - Potential XSS security vulnerability in Welcome web-app
            https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/514/3319127_f.SAL_Public.html

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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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

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