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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2002.464 -- CIAC Bulletin M-115
Novell NetWare 6.0 RConsoleJ Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
27 August 2002
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: RConsoleJ
Vendor: Novell
Operating System: NetWare 6.0 SP2
Impact: Inappropriate Access
Access Required: Remote
Existing Account
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The U.S. Department of Energy
Computer Incident Advisory Capability
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INFORMATION BULLETIN
Novell NetWare 6.0 RConsoleJ Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
[Novell Technical Information Document - 2963349]
August 22, 2002 18:00 GMT Number M-115
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PROBLEM: Novell NetWare RCONAG6 allows users to remotely administer a
Novell server. An unauthenticated user may be allowed to
remotely access a host server through RConsoleJ when used with
SSL.
PLATFORM: NetWare 6.0 SP2
DAMAGE: A remote attacker could gain local access to the vulnerable
system without the need for a password.
SOLUTION: Apply NetWare 6.0 SP2 patches. Must have a Novell-support login
account number to access patches.
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VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. To exploit this vulnerability, a remote
ASSESSMENT: attacker must be aware of a vulnerable system and be able to
connect using the RConsoleJ client, and then may gain local
access.
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LINKS:
CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-115.shtml
ORIGINAL BULLETIN: http://support.novell.com/servlet/tidfinder/2963349
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