# CVE-2002-2096: Buffer overflow in Novell Remote Manager module, httpstk.nlm, in NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-08-05 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in Novell Remote Manager module, httpstk.nlm, in NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4405
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0088.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8736.php
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0001.html
- http://support.novell.com/servlet/tidfinder/2962026

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