Check Point Advisories

Novell Messenger Client Filename Parameter Stack Buffer Overflow (CVE-2013-1085)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-1667
Date Published:	15 Apr 2013
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Sunday 14 February, 2016
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2013-1085
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	A stack buffer over flow has been reported in Novell Messenger client while handling nim:import URIs. The vulnerability is due to failure to validate the length of the filename parameter value before writing it into an error message. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to follow a link with the nim: protocol handler.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Novell Messenger Client Filename Parameter Stack Buffer Overflow protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Instant Messenger.
Attack Information: Novell Messenger Client filename parameter stack buffer overflow