CVE-2003-1593: High severity Novell Netware Ftp Server vulnerability

Published Apr 5, 2010
·
Updated

NWFTPD.nlm in the FTP server in Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1 does not enforce domain-name login restrictions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access control via an FTP connection.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Novell Netware Ftp Server
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp1
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp2
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp3
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.5
All of the following
Novell Netware Ftp Server
Any of the following
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp1
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp2
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp3
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.5

Event History

Apr 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1593?

CVE-2003-1593 is classified as a moderate risk vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1593?

To fix CVE-2003-1593, update Novell NetWare to version 6.0 SP4 or 6.5 SP1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2003-1593?

CVE-2003-1593 affects Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2003-1593?

An attacker can bypass intended access control via an FTP connection due to the lack of domain-name login restrictions.

5

Is authentication compromised in CVE-2003-1593?

Yes, the vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms.

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