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CVE-2006-5478

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell Ne

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function.

or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services.

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.91507
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  • EPSS ≥ 0.50 - high probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
  • EPSS percentile: top 0% of all CVEs by exploitation likelihood
  • Public exploit or PoC is available
  • CVSS base score ≥ 7.0
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Weakness Classification

CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
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Affected Products & Versions

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novell edirectoryall versions
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Public Exploits & PoCs

4
remoteNovell eDirectory NDS Server - Host Header Overflow (Metasploit)verified
remoteNovell eDirectory 8.x - iMonitor HTTPSTK Buffer Overflow (2)verified
remoteNovell eDirectory 8.x - iMonitor HTTPSTK Buffer Overflow (3)verified
remoteNovell eDirectory 8.x - iMonitor HTTPSTK Buffer Overflow (1)verified
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Scoring & Timeline

7.5
HIGH · CVSS v2 (legacy) · cve@mitre.org
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Published to NVD24 Oct 2006 · 08:07 PM
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/22519PatchVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htmPatch
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