Novell eDirectory LDAP search request buffer overflow
| novell-edirectory-ldap-bo (43716) |  High Risk |
Description:
Novell eDirectory is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper size calculation for LDAP search parameter storage. By sending a search parameter containing the string "null", a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the vulnerable service or cause the application to crash.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 10 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 7.4 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3843876 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- iDefense Labs PUBLIC ADVISORY: 07.09.08: Novell eDirectory LDAP Search Request Heap Corruption Vulnerability.
- Novell Security Alert Document ID: 3843876: Security Vulnerability - LDAP Buffer Overflow.
- BID-30175: Novell eDirectory LDAP Service Search Parameters Heap Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1809: Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing NULL search parameters.
- SA31036: Novell eDirectory LDAP Search Request Buffer Overflow
- SECTRACK ID: 1020470: Novell eDirectory Heap Overflow in Processing LDAP Search Parameters Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-2062: Novell eDirectory LDAP Search Request Heap Corruption Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Novell eDirectory 8.7.3
- Novell eDirectory 8.8
Reported:
Jul 09, 2008
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