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CVE-2007-5767

10.0 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Client Trust application (clntrust.exe) in Novell BorderManager 3.8 before Update 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a validation request in…

Published Nov 2, 2007novellCWE-119EPSS 6.76%

Overview

CVE-2007-5767 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell bordermanager. It was published on November 2, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Client Trust application (clntrust.exe) in Novell BorderManager 3.8 before Update 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a validation request in which the Novell tree name is not properly delimited with a wide-character backslash or NULL character.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update bordermanager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
novellbordermanager0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5767?

CVE-2007-5767 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell bordermanager. It was published on November 2, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5767?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5767?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update bordermanager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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