-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

===========================================================================
                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2009.1065
        Security vulnerability corrected in Novell Identity Manager
               and Provisioning Module for Identity Manager
                              31 August 2009

===========================================================================

        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
        ---------------------------------

Product:              Novell Identity Manager
                      Provisioning Module for Identity Manager
Operating System:     Windows
                      SUSE
                      Solaris
Impact/Access:        Cross-site Scripting -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Wednesday, September 30 2009

OVERVIEW

        Novell have released updates for Identity Manager and Provisioning 
        Module for Identity Manager correcting a security vulnerability.


IMPACT

        Successful explotation of this vulnerability may result in 
        cross-site scripting:
        
        "When directly accessing a Portlet that does not exist, it is 
        possible to post scripts that will be displayed back in the browser 
        as part of the error message" [1,2,3,4]


MITIGATION

        Novell have released the following patches correcting this 
        vulnerability:
        
        IDM Roles Based Provisioning Module 360 Field Patch E [1]
        IDM User Application 301 Field Patch T [2]
        IDM User Application 350 Field Patch AF [3]
        IDM User Application 351 Field Patch X [4]


REFERENCES

        [1] IDM Roles Based Provisioning Module 360 Field Patch E
            http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=k7J0kwOdJ3o~

        [2] IDM User Application 301 Field Patch T
            http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=2J-PBFu_4JA~

        [3] IDM User Application 350 Field Patch AF
            http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=x9D8vNdxDUw~

        [4] IDM User Application 351 Field Patch X
            http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=LmTpDk1LA5Q~

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

===========================================================================
Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
Telephone:      (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
                AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours 
                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
===========================================================================
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967

iD8DBQFKm0urNVH5XJJInbgRAkkvAJ9rh1/JCHKBRSkb0gKY8OsAJmZVfACfUNPt
VoWkyh2pMh4SuZxYv/g1m2U=
=7NeN
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----