Vulnerability Description
The xdrDecodeString function in XNFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 before SP8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted, signed value in a NFS RPC request to port UDP 1234, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Netware | <= 6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43431Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8104
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16234Exploit
- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516645/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46535Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025119
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0497Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-090
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65625
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43431Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8104
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16234Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4227?
CVE-2010-4227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The xdrDecodeString function in XNFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 before SP8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted, signed value in a NFS RP...
How severe is CVE-2010-4227?
CVE-2010-4227 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Netware.