# CVE-2009-2457: The DS\\NDSD component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before SP5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed bind

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-07-14 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The DS\NDSD component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before SP5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed bind LDAP packet.

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## References

- http://osvdb.org/55849
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34160
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51706
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35666
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1883

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