Novell eDirectory iMonitor Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
BID:29782
Info
Novell eDirectory iMonitor Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 29782 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-0925 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jun 17 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jun 20 2008 08:51PM |
| Credit: | Nicholas Gregorie |
| Vulnerable: |
Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 sp10 |
Discussion
Novell eDirectory iMonitor Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
The Novell eDirectory server iMonitor is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
The issue affects versions prior to and including Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 and 8.7.3.9 for Solaris, Linux, and Windows 2000/2003.
The Novell eDirectory server iMonitor is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
The issue affects versions prior to and including Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 and 8.7.3.9 for Solaris, Linux, and Windows 2000/2003.
Exploit / POC
Novell eDirectory iMonitor Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
Solution / Fix
Novell eDirectory iMonitor Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor has released updates to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
The vendor has released updates to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
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Novell eDirectory iMonitor Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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