Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:NOVELL:DHOST-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Novell eDirectory dhost Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2010/10/13 |
Update Number |
1791 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Novell eDirectory dhost Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Novell eDirectory. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the targeted application.
Extended Description
Novell eDirectory is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions. Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- Novell eDirectory 8.8
- Novell eDirectory 8.8.1
- Novell eDirectory 8.8.2
- Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 Ftf2
- Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP1
- Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP2
- Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3
- Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3 FTF3
- Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP4
- Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP4 FTF1
- Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5
References
- BugTraq: 37009
- BugTraq: 36815
- CVE: CVE-2009-4653