Novell File Reporter Agent XML Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:47144

Info

Novell File Reporter Agent XML Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47144
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2011-0994
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 04 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 21 2011 02:24PM
Credit: Stephen Fewer of Harmony Security
Vulnerable: Novell File Reporter Agent 1.0.1
Not Vulnerable: Novell File Reporter Agent 1.0.2

Discussion

Novell File Reporter Agent XML Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Novell File Reporter Agent is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

Exploit / POC

Novell File Reporter Agent XML Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A working commercial exploit is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

Novell File Reporter Agent XML Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an update. Please see the references for more information.

References

Novell File Reporter Agent XML Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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