Buffer Overflow in Novell NetBasic Scripting Server for NetWare and Small Business Suite

CVE-2002-1418

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the NetBasic Scripting Server provided by Novell, affecting both NetWare versions 5.1 and 6 as well as the Novell Small Business Suites 5.1 and 6. This issue occurs when an attacker sends excessively long module names to the system, leading to a denial of service condition (ABEND). This can potentially disrupt service availability, exposing users to further risks if exploited. Proper input validation and updating to patched versions is essential for remediation.

References