Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP2/3/4 NWSPOOL.DLL 1
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patches this patch supersedes
| File | Product | Status | Patch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491psp2_3_4_nwspool.zip | Novell Client 4.91 SP2 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 | Obsolete | Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP2/3/4 NWSPOOL.DLL |
| 491psp2_3_4_nwspool.zip | Novell Client 4.91 SP4 for Windows XP/2003 | Obsolete | Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP2/3/4 NWSPOOL.DLL |
| 491psp2_3_4_nwspool.zip | Novell Client 4.91 SP3 for Windows XP/2003 | Obsolete | Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP2/3/4 NWSPOOL.DLL |
patches that supersede this patch
| Product | Status | Next Superceded By | Last Superceded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novell Client 4.91 SP4 for Windows XP/2003 | Obsolete | Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP2/3/4 NWSPOOL.DLL 2 | Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP2/3/4 NWSPOOL.DLL 2 |
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document
abstract
491psp2_3_4_nwspool_1.zip is a patch file for the Novell Client 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4 for Windows 2000/XP/2003. It includes fixes for the NWSPOOL.DLL and NDPPNT.DLL modules, including a security vulnerability.
details
System Requirements:
This patch is designed to update the Novell Client 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4 for Windows 2000/XP/2003. It can be applies to any of these versions of the Client.
Installation:
1. Expand 491psp2_3_4_nwspool_1..zip (this file) to a temporary folder.
2. Open the folder.
3. (Recommended, but optional) Rename the existing NWSPOOL.DLL and NDPPNT.DLL in the
4. Install the files by doing ONE of the following while logged on as an Administrators member:
a) Right-Click on _491psp2_3_4_nwspool_1.inf and then click on INSTALL.
b) Run the _491psp2_3_4_nwspool_1.bat file.
c) Manually copy and replace the existing NWSPOOL.DLL and NDPPNT.DLL in the directories listed in Step 3, above.
5. You will be prompted to reboot. This reboot is required to complete the installation.
Overlaying the 4.91 SP2, SP3, or SP4 installation set
The files in this package can also be overlaid on top of a Novell Client 4.91 SP2, SP3, or SP4 installation set so that when SETUPNW.EXE is run to install the Novell client you will be installing the core client and the updates contained in this package in one operation.
To update the installation set with the file in this patch set, extract this package to a temporary location, then copy the resultant directory structure to over the top of the i386 folder in your Novell Client installation.
Technical Support Information:
This version of NWSPOOL.DLL and NDPPNT.DLL fixes the following issues seen with the 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4 code:
Previously fixed:
1. Buffer overflow in nwspool.dll. Identified as ZDI-CAN-146 (Bug 287919)
New Fixes:
2. When using the field test patch Novell Client 4.91 Post-SP4 NWSPOOL.DLL dated 2007-07-26 cannot see servers under NetWare servers when browsing. (Bug 300739)
3. Security vulnerability in NWSPOOL.DLL. This could be exploited to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or compromise a vulnerable system. Identified as CVE-2007-2954. (Bug 300870)
4. After applying NDPPNT.DLL from 4.91 SP4, NDPS printer installation fails. This fix requires both the NDPPNT and NWSPOOL modules. (Bug 328755)
5. Possible buffer overflow condition. This fix applies only to NDPPNT.DLL (Bug 293086)
security fixes
ZDI-CAN-146 by TippingPoint Technologies
CVE-2007-2954 by Secunia
file contents
Compressed File Name: 491psp2_3_4_nwspool_1.zip
| Files Included | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| readme_5007240.html | N/A | 2008-05-14 17:38:02 |
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