CVE-2009-5153
UnknownEPSS 6.12%
Last modified
CVE-2009-5153 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microfocus | Netware | <= 6.5 | — |
| Microfocus | Netware | 6.5 | Sp1 |
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=515804Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-067/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=515804Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1z3z-OsVCiE~Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-067/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-5153?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-5153?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5153 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5153?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2009-5153?
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