Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and…
Priority HIGH 74CWE-119Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function; or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.85148 99th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.5 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.12a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.5.12a | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.5.27 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.6.2 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.7 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.7.1 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.7.1 sp1 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.7.3 | Vulnerable | Novell |
| cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3.8_presp9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.7.3.8_presp9 | Vulnerable | Novell |
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.5 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.12a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.5.12a Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.5.27 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.6.2 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.7 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.7.1 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.7.1 sp1 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.7.3 Vulnerable ·Novell
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3.8_presp9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.7.3.8_presp9 Vulnerable ·Novell
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2006-5478
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7fwm-92mv-mh6q
References
Other 6
- 20061028 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html
- 20061028 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401
More Novell Edirectory vulnerabilities
- TI-2008-00890 The SOAP interface to the eMBox module in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-2005-02416 Buffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-2009-04411 The dhost web service in Novell eDirectory 8.8.5 uses a predictable session cookie, which… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-2008-04272 Heap-based buffer overflow in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.x before 8.8.3, and 8.7.3… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2008-04271 Heap-based buffer overflow in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.3, and 8.7.3… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2008-04270 Multiple integer overflows in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.3, and 8.73… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
Sources
- CVE-2006-5478 · CVE Program
- CVE-2006-5478 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7fwm-92mv-mh6q · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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