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TITLE:
Novell Messenger Client Contact File Processing Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA48126

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RELEASE DATE:
2012-02-21

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DESCRIPTION:
Luigi Auriemma has discovered a vulnerability in Novell Messenger
Client, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a
user's system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error when processing
the "name" value of a "folder" tag. This can be exploited to cause a
stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted contact list
file.

Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code, but
requires tricking a user into opening or importing a malicious file.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 2.1.0. Other versions may
also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Do not open or import contact list files from untrusted sources.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Luigi Auriemma

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
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