# CVE-2009-4655: The dhost web service in Novell eDirectory 8.8.5 uses a predictable session cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack ses

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2010-02-26 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The dhost web service in Novell eDirectory 8.8.5 uses a predictable session cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions via a modified cookie.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.metasploit.com/modules/auxiliary/admin/edirectory/edirectory_dhost_cookie
- http://osvdb.org/60035
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56613
- http://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/auxiliary/admin/edirectory/edirectory_dhost_cookie.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33767
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/admin/edirectory/edirectory_dhost_cookie.rb

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