CVE-2002-2096 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell NetWare systems via a buffer overflow in the Remote Manager module.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-2096?

CVE-2002-2096 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Netware, published on 5 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Novell Remote Manager module, httpstk.nlm, in NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Netware.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-2096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Novell Netware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rj3-hjpx-4fhp.

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