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Novell Netbasic Scripting Server Directory Traversal

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for Novell Netbasic Scripting Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Novell Netbasic Scripting Server Directory Traversal

It is possible to escape out of the root directory of the scripting server by
substituting a forward or backward slash for %5C. As a result, system
information, such as environment and user information, could be obtained from
the Netware server.

Example: http://server/nsn/..%5Cutil/userlist.bas

Solution : Apply the relevant patch and remove all default files from their
respective directories.
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 5523

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Kyger

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