Check Point Advisories

Novell Messenger Client Filename Parameter Stack Buffer Overflow (CVE-2013-1085)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-1667
Date Published:	25 Aug 2013
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Monday 06 January, 2025
Source:	CVE-2013-1085
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Novell GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and earlier Novell Messenger 2.1 and earlier Novell Messenger 2.2.1 and earlier
Vulnerability Description	A stack buffer over flow has been reported in Novell Messenger client.
Vulnerability Details	The vulnerability is due to failure to validate the length of the filename parameter value before writing it into an error message. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to follow a link.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Novell Messenger Client Filename Parameter Stack Buffer Overflow protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Instant Messenger
Attack Information: Novell Messenger Client Filename Parameter Stack Buffer Overflow