Vulnerability Description
In Novell NetWare before 6.5 SP8, a stack buffer overflow in processing of CALLIT RPC calls in the NFS Portmapper daemon in PKERNEL.NLM allowed remote unauthenticated attackers to execute code, because a length field was incorrectly trusted.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microfocus | Netware | <= 6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=515804Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-067/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=515804Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-067/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5153?
CVE-2009-5153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Novell NetWare before 6.5 SP8, a stack buffer overflow in processing of CALLIT RPC calls in the NFS Portmapper daemon in PKERNEL.NLM allowed remote unauthenticated attackers to execute code, becaus...
How severe is CVE-2009-5153?
CVE-2009-5153 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5153?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microfocus Netware.