Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:NOVELL:DHOST-URI-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Novell eDirectory dhost URI Parsing Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2013/05/29 |
Update Number |
2268 |
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 URI Parsing 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the dhost module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 for Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (dhost.exe crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string to /dhost/modules?I:.
Affected Products
- novell edirectory 8.8 (sp5)
References
- BugTraq: 36815
- CVE: CVE-2009-4653