83630 : Novell Client SYN Packet Handling Remote DoS
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1999-10-08

Description

Novell Client contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when during the handling of an SYN packet, and will result in loss of availability for the system.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Third-party Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Novell, Inc.	Novell Client	3.0
		3.0.1

References

Exploit Database: 19541
Bugtraq ID: 700
Mail List Post: http://seclists.org/bugtraq/1999/Oct/121
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/1999/Oct/97
Vendor URL: http://www.novell.com/home/

Credit

Bruce Dennison

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