Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows - Nessus

High Plugin ID: 33141

This page contains detailed information about the Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 33141
Name: Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows
Filename: groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl
Vulnerability Published: N/A
This Plugin Published: 2008-06-11
Last Modification Time: 2018-07-12
Plugin Version: 1.12
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Windows
Dependencies: smb_hotfixes.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Vulnerability Information

Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: N/A
Patch Published: N/A
CVE [?]: CVE-2008-2703, CVE-2008-2704
CPE [?]: N/A

Synopsis

The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote host is running GroupWise Messenger Client from Novell.

The installed version is affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities. By sending specially crafted spoofed server responses to valid client requests, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application or cause a denial of service condition.

Solution

Upgrade to Novell GroupWise Messenger Client 2.0.3 HP1.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): 139, 445
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/windows/novell/groupwisemessenger_client
[Novell GroupWise Messenger Client Buffer Overflow]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/remote/16814.rb
[EDB-16814: Novell Groupwise Messenger Client - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS V2 Vector [?]: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	7.6 (High)
Impact Subscore:	10.0
Exploitability Subscore:	4.9
CVSS Temporal Score:	6.3 (Medium)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	6.3 (Medium)

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Plugin Source

#
#  (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#


include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(33141);
  script_version("1.12");
 script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/12 19:01:17");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2008-2703", "CVE-2008-2704");
  script_bugtraq_id(29602);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"30576");

  script_name(english:"Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows");
  script_summary(english:"Check the version of GroupWise Messenger Client");

 script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by
multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities.");
 script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote host is running GroupWise Messenger Client from Novell.

The installed version is affected by multiple buffer overflow
vulnerabilities. By sending specially crafted spoofed server responses
to valid client requests, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code
within the context of the application or cause a denial of service
condition.");
 script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=HHSfPO91pLQ~");
 script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Upgrade to Novell GroupWise Messenger Client 2.0.3 HP1.");
 script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
 script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
 script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
 script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
 script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Novell GroupWise Messenger Client Buffer Overflow');
 script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
 script_cwe_id(20, 119);

 script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2008/06/11");

script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
script_end_attributes();


  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
  script_require_ports(139, 445);

  exit(0);
}


include("smb_func.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("audit.inc");

# Connect to the appropriate share.
if (!get_kb_item("SMB/Registry/Enumerated")) exit(0);

name    =  kb_smb_name();
port    =  kb_smb_transport();
#if (!get_port_state(port)) exit(0);
login   =  kb_smb_login();
pass    =  kb_smb_password();
domain  =  kb_smb_domain();

#soc = open_sock_tcp(port);
#if (!soc) exit(0);

#session_init(socket:soc, hostname:name);
if(!smb_session_init()) audit(AUDIT_FN_FAIL, 'smb_session_init');

rc = NetUseAdd(login:login, password:pass, domain:domain, share:"IPC$");
if (rc != 1)
{
  NetUseDel();
  exit(0);
}

# Connect to remote registry.
hklm = RegConnectRegistry(hkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE);
if (isnull(hklm))
{
  NetUseDel();
  exit(0);
}

# Check if Novell Messenger Client is installed.

path = NULL;
key = "SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\NMCL32.EXE";
key_h = RegOpenKey(handle:hklm, key:key, mode:MAXIMUM_ALLOWED);
if (!isnull(key_h))
{
  item = RegQueryValue(handle:key_h, item:"Path");
  if (!isnull(item)) path = item[1];

  RegCloseKey(handle:key_h);
}
RegCloseKey(handle:hklm);

# If it is present, try to read a file that contains the
# version info.
buff = NULL;

if (path)
{
  share = ereg_replace(pattern:"^([A-Za-z]):.*", replace:"\1$", string:path);
  ver_file =  ereg_replace(pattern:"^[A-Za-z]:(.*)", replace:"\1\nmcl32.ver", string:path);
  NetUseDel(close:FALSE);

  rc = NetUseAdd(login:login, password:pass, domain:domain, share:share);
  if (rc != 1)
  {
    NetUseDel();
    exit(0);
  }

  fh = CreateFile(
    file:ver_file,
    desired_access:GENERIC_READ,
    file_attributes:FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL,
    share_mode:FILE_SHARE_READ,
    create_disposition:OPEN_EXISTING
  );

  if (!isnull(fh))
  {
    buff = ReadFile(handle:fh, length:2048, offset:0);
    CloseFile(handle:fh);
  }
}

NetUseDel();

if (buff)
{
  # nb: In pre HP 1 buff should look like
  # version=2.0.3
  # date=5/9/2007 9:53:22
  #

  ver = egrep(pattern:"^version=([0-2]+\.0(|.[0-3]$))",string:buff);
  ver = chomp(ver);
  ver = ereg_replace(pattern:"^version=([0-2]+\.0(|.[0-3]$))",string:ver,replace:"\1") ;

  date = egrep(pattern:"^date=([0-9]+/[0-9]+/[0-9]+) .+$",string:buff);
  date = chomp(date);
  date = ereg_replace(pattern:"^date=([0-9]+/[0-9]+/[0-9]+) .+$",string:date,replace:"\1");

 if (isnull(ver) || isnull(date)) exit (0);

  v = split(ver, sep:".", keep:FALSE);
  for(i = 0 ; i < max_index(ver); i++)
   v[i] = int(v[i]);

  d = split(date, sep:"/", keep:FALSE);

  if ( ( v[0] == 2 && v[1] == 0 && isnull(v[2]) ) ||
       ( v[0] == 2 && v[1] == 0 && v[2] < 3) ||
       ( v[0] == 2 && v[1] == 0 && v[2] == 3 && int(d[2]) < 2008 ) ||
       ( v[0] == 2 && v[1] == 0 && v[2] == 3 && int(d[2]) == 2008 &&  int(d[1]) < 5 )
     )
     {
      if (report_verbosity)
        {
	  report = string(
          "\n",
          " GroupWise Messenger Client version, ",ver,"\n",
	  " is installed on the remote system.\n",
	  " It was last updated on ",date,"\n");

	  security_hole(port:port,extra:report);
        }
       else
       security_hole(port);
     }
}

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Windows plugin family.
On the right side table select Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows plugin ID 33141.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

29602

Secunia Advisory:

30576

CWE | Common Weakness Enumeration:

CWE-20 (Weakness) Improper Input Validation
CWE-119 (Weakness) Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

See also:

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Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file groupwise_msngr_client_buffer_overflow.nasl version 1.12. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Novell GroupWise Messenger Client < 2.0.3 HP1 Multiple Remote Overflows - Nessus

Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

Version

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