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CSIRTUK ADVISORY - 3477 - Novell - NetWare Client Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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CSIRTUK ADVISORY - 3477 dated 15.11.07 time 13:18
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Title
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Novell NetWare Client Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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ID: 3477
Date: 15 November 2007 13:18
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Title: 3477 - Novell NetWare Client Local Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability
Abstract: Local exploitation of an input validation error vulnerability
within Novell NetWare Client could allow an unprivileged attacker to
execute arbitrary code within the kernel.
Vendors affected:Novell
Operating Systems affected: Netware
Applications affected:NetWare Client
Advisory type: Information
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Warning Status: Information only
Potential Damage: Remote unauthorised access
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: iDefense, Inc.
Reliability of source: Known
Source URL:
https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/98/3260263_f
.SAL_Public.html; http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
CVE: CVE-2007-5667
iDefense Security Advisory 11.12.07
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Nov 12, 2007
I. BACKGROUND
The Novell Client software provides a workstation with access to Novell
NetWare networks as well as Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES)
services. Novell Clients can access the full range of Novell services
such as authentication via Novell eDirectory, network browsing and
service resolution, and secure and reliable file system access. More
information about the Novel Client can be found on the vendor's site at
the following URL.
http://www.novell.com/products/clients/
II. DESCRIPTION
Local exploitation of an input validation error vulnerability within
Novell NetWare Client could allow an unprivileged attacker to execute
arbitrary code within the kernel.
When the Novell NetWare Client is installed on a Windows based operating
system, the driver nwfilter.sys will be loaded at system startup. This
driver allows any user to open the device "\.\nwfilter" and issue IOCTLs
with a buffering mode of METHOD_NEITHER.
The problem specifically exists because the driver allows untrusted user
mode code to pass kernel addresses as arguments to the driver. With
specially constructed input, a malicious user can use functionality
within the driver to patch kernel addresses and execute arbitrary code
within kernel mode.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unprivileged local user to
patch and execute arbitrary code within the kernel. In order to exploit
the vulnerability, an attacker needs to be able to log in to the target
machine and execute a specially crafted executable.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in
nwfilter.sys, file version 4.91.1.1, as included with Novell's NetWare
Client 4.91 SP4. Other versions are suspected vulnerable as well.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workaround for this issue.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
Novell has addressed this vulnerability by releasing patches that remove
the "nwfilter.sys" driver. For more information, consult Novell's
advisory at the following URL.
https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/98/3260263_f
.SAL_Public.html
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2007-5667 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in
the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org/), which standardizes names for
security problems.
VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
09/25/2007 Initial vendor notification
09/25/2007 Initial vendor response
11/12/2007 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
This vulnerability was reported to iDefense by Stephen Fewer of Harmony
Security (www.harmonysecurity.com).
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Copyright (c) 2007 iDefense, Inc.
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