CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-5153: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 21 2018(Updated: )

In Novell NetWare before 6.5 SP8, a stack buffer overflow in processing of CALLIT RPC calls in the NFS Portmapper daemon in PKERNEL.NLM allowed remote unauthenticated attackers to execute code, because a length field was incorrectly trusted.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microfocus Netware=6.5-sp4
Microfocus Netware=6.5-sp5
Microfocus Netware=6.5-sp7
Microfocus Netware=6.5-sp1
Microfocus Netware=6.5-sp2
Microfocus Netware=6.5-sp3
Microfocus Netware=6.5-sp6
Microfocus Netware<=6.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-5153?

    CVE-2009-5153 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-5153?

    To fix CVE-2009-5153, upgrade to Novell NetWare version 6.5 SP8 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2009-5153?

    CVE-2009-5153 affects users of Novell NetWare versions 6.5 SP1 through SP7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-5153?

    CVE-2009-5153 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2009-5153 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-5153 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

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