EMC NetWorker 'nsrd' RPC Service Format String Vulnerability

BID:55330

Info

EMC NetWorker 'nsrd' RPC Service Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 55330
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2012-2288
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 30 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 06 2012 08:50AM
Credit: Aaron Portnoy via the Exodus Intelligence Program
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

EMC NetWorker 'nsrd' RPC Service Format String Vulnerability

EMC NetWorker is prone to a format-string vulnerability.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions.

EMC NetWorker 7.6.3, 7.6.4 and 8.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

EMC NetWorker 'nsrd' RPC Service Format String Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

EMC NetWorker 'nsrd' RPC Service Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

EMC NetWorker 'nsrd' RPC Service Format String Vulnerability

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