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CVE-2010-4227

10.0 · HIGH

The xdrDecodeString function in XNFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 before SP8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted, signed value in a NFS…

Published Feb 25, 2011novellCWE-119EPSS 16.82%

Overview

CVE-2010-4227 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on February 25, 2011 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

The xdrDecodeString function in XNFS.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 before SP8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted, signed value in a NFS RPC request to port UDP 1234, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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
novellnetware0Affected

References

Refdownload.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~Refsecunia.com/advisories/43431Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8104Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/16234Refwww.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=24Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516645/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/46535Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1025119Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0497Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-090

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4227?

CVE-2010-4227 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on February 25, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-4227?

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-2010-4227?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-4227?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-4227 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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