Update Protection against Novell Netmail WebAdmin Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2007-048 | |
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| Source: | Secunia Advisory: SA24445 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2007-1350 | |
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VPN-1
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| Who is Vulnerable? Novell Netmail version 3.5.2 and prior | ||
| Vulnerability Description Novell NetMail is an electronic mail server product that supports various email access and exchange protocols, including IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) and NMAP (Network Messaging Application Protocol). WebAdmin is a browser based administrative tool used to manage NetMail. A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in Novell NetMail WebAdmin. A remote attack may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patch: Novell |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to a boundary error in the Novell NetMail WebAdmin module that fails to properly handle overly long usernames. An attacker can trigger this flaw to execute arbitrary code on a target system via a specially crafted packet with an oversized username. Successful exploitation may allow the attacker to take complete control over an affected system. |
Protection Overview
By enabling this protection, SmartDefense will detect and block overly long username values sent to the WebAdmin interface.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your VPN-1/InterSpect/Connectra product to the latest SmartDefense update. For information on how to update SmartDefense, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.
Additional Information
The Update released on April 15, 2007 includes the following protections:
Symantec Veritas NetBackup Code Execution Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-045)
Oracle ORADC ActiveX Control Code Execution Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-046)
Trend Micro ServerProtect Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities (CPAI-2007-047)
Novell Netmail WebAdmin Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-048)
Novell NetMail IMAP Verb Literal Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-049)
Microsoft Windows Workstation Service Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-050)
Trend Micro OfficeScan ActiveX Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CPAI-2007-051)
Protect Yourself against FTP Brute Force Attacks (SBP-2007-05)
Protect Yourself against FTP Format Strings Attacks (SBP-2007-06)
VPN-1 NGX R65 & R62
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tab, click Application Intelligence > Mail > Novel NMAP Server > Block NetMail WebAdmin Username Buffer Overflow.
2. In the configuration pane, under Settings > Mode, check Active.
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Novell NMAP Protocol Violation
Attack Information: WebAdmin username buffer overflow
VPN-1 NGX R61, R60 & VPN-1 NG with Application Intelligence R55W
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the Smartdefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Mail > Novel NMAP Server.
2. Enable the following protection:
Block NetMail WebAdmin Username Buffer Overflow
3. Install security policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Novell NMAP Protocol Violation
Attack Information: WebAdmin username buffer overflow
VPN-1 NG with Application Intelligence R55
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the Smartdefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Mail > Novel NMAP Server.
2. Enable the following protection:
Block NetMail WebAdmin Username Buffer Overflow
3. Install security policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Rule #99863 will appear on the SmartView Tracker.
VPN-1 VSX NGX
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the Smartdefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Mail > Novel NMAP Server.
2. Enable the following protection:
Block NetMail WebAdmin Username Buffer Overflow
3. Install security policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Rule #99863 will appear on the SmartView Tracker.
InterSpect NGX
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the lefthand menu, click Profiles > Default Protection > SmartDefense. The SmartDefense page opens.
2. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Mail > Novel NMAP Server.
3. Enable the following protection:
Block NetMail WebAdmin Username Buffer Overflow
4. Install security policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Novell NMAP Protocol Violation
Attack Information: WebAdmin username buffer overflow
InterSpect 2.0
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. Click Application Intelligence > Mail > Novel NMAP Server.
2. Enable the following protection:
Block NetMail WebAdmin Username Buffer Overflow
3. Install security policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Novell NMAP Protocol Violation
Attack Information: WebAdmin username buffer overflow
Connectra NGX R61/R62
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the left-hand menu, click Security > SmartDefense > Application Intelligence.
2. In the Dynamic Attacks pane, select the following:
Block NetMail WebAdmin Username Buffer Overflow
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
In case of an attack, the following log entries will be displayed:
Attack Name: Novell NMAP Protocol Violation
Attack Information: WebAdmin username buffer overflow