---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Novell eDirectory eMBox Utility Unspecified Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29527 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29527/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Exposure of system information, Exposure of sensitive information, DoS WHERE: >From local network SOFTWARE: Novell eDirectory 8.x http://secunia.com/product/1120/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Novell eDirectory, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose potentially sensitive information or cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error within the eMBox utility and can be exploited to cause a DoS or gain access to certain local files. The vulnerability affects the following versions on all platforms: * Novell eDirectory 8.8 and prior * Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and prior SOLUTION: eDirectory 8.8.x: Update to version 8.8.2. eDirectory 8.7.3: The vendor recommends unloading the eMBox module. Please see the vendor's advisory for details. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: The vendor credits Nicholas Gregorie. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Novell (3866911): https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/876/3866911_f.SAL_Public.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------