Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the xdrDecodeString function in XNFS.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (abend or NFS outage) via long packets.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Netware | 6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=Cfw1tDezgbw~
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=671020
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702491
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=Cfw1tDezgbw~
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=671020
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702491
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the xdrDecodeString function in XNFS.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (abend or NFS outage) v...
How severe is CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Netware.