Novell Netware Print Server Passwordless Account Vulnerability

BID:2446

Info

Novell Netware Print Server Passwordless Account Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 2446
Class: Configuration Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 08 2001 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 08 2001 12:00AM
Credit: This vulnerability was announced to Bugtraq by Chris Hughes <[email protected]> on March 8, 2001.
Vulnerable: Novell Netware 5.1
Novell Netware 5.0
Novell Netware 4.11
Novell Netware 4.1.1
Novell Netware 4.1
Novell Netware 3.1.2
Novell Netware 3.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Novell Netware Print Server Passwordless Account Vulnerability

Netware is a Network Operating System distributed and maintained by Novell Incorporated. It is designed to offer a secure network environment with strict access control.

A problem in the default implementation of Netware could make it possible for an unauthorized user to gain access to network resources. In a default installation of Netware, a seperate user account is used for the print server. This user is normally given privileges over the printer container. However, a password is usually not set on this account, nor is it prompted for.

This problem makes it possible for a user to gain access to a Netware network with the account and privileges of the printer user.

Solution / Fix

Novell Netware Print Server Passwordless Account Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

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Novell Netware Print Server Passwordless Account Vulnerability

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