NetWare HTTP Vulnerabilities

Created 11/25/02
CAN 2002-1436
CAN 2002-1437
CAN 2002-1438

Impact

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the server.

Background

The NetWare Enterprise Web Server is included in various NetWare operating systems.

The Problem

The NetWare Enterprise Web Server comes with a PERL handler which will execute PERL commands in the HTTP POST data. Thus a remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands by submitting them within an HTTP POST request. NetWare 5.1 and 6.0 with PERL version 5.003 are affected by this vulnerability. Systems using PERL 5.6 are not affected.

Resolutions

Apply the patch referenced in Novell Technical Information Document 2963307.

Where can I read more about this?

More information is available in Novell Technical Information Document 2963307 and Bugtraq ID 5520.