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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 NetMail before 3.52e F

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4 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module

Summary

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.

Timeline

  1. Public exploit on Exploit-DB

    EDB-28835, EDB-28836, EDB-28837, EDB-16773

  2. CVE published
  3. Record last updated
  4. EPSS reached 10%

    FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Affected versions

  • n/a n/a

    Version range not reported

References 22

lists.grok.org.uk

securityfocus.com

mnin.org

zerodayinitiative.com

secure-support.novell.com

securitytracker.com

vupen.com

support.novell.com

novell.com

secunia.com

Exploit-DB

GitHub · rapid7/metasploit-framework