Novell File Reporter 'SRS' Tag Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Summary
This host is installed with Novell File Reporter and is prone to arbitrary file deletion vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to delete arbitrary files. Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in the NFR Agent (NFRAgent.exe) when handling 'OPERATION' and 'CMD' commands in the 'SRS' tag and can be exploited to delete arbitrary files via a specially crafted SRS request sent to TCP port 3073.
Affected
Novell File Reporter (NFR) before 1.0.4.2
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