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Novell Client NDPPNT.DLL Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23271
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Release Date:
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2006-12-07
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Last Update:
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2007-01-08
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Popularity:
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9,808 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Unknown
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Novell Client for Windows NT/2000/XP 4.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-6443
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Description:
A vulnerability with an unknown impact has been reported in Novell Client.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in the NDPS Print Provider for Windows component (ndppnt.dll) and can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow.
The vulnerability is reported in version 4.91. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Apply patch.
http://support.novell.com/servlet/filedownload/uns/ftf/491psp3_ndppnt.exe
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Changelog:
2006-12-11: Added CVE reference.
2007-01-08: Updated "Solution Status" and "Solution" sections to include patch information.
Original Advisory:
http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/2974843.html
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