# CVE-2008-0924: Stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function in libnldap in ndsd in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.1 and earli

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-03-28 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function in libnldap in ndsd in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.1 and earlier in the 8.8.x series, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or CPU consumption) or execute arbitrary code via a long delRequest LDAP Extended Request message, probably involving a long Distinguished Name (DN) field.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/references
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29476
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threaded
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_Public.html

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