CVE-2006-5478
7.5 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2006-5478 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell edirectory. It was published on October 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update edirectory to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-5478?
CVE-2006-5478 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell edirectory. It was published on October 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2006-5478?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5478?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update edirectory to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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