CVE-2006-5478 | BDVDB-2026-19923 Detail
Description#
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.
Impact#
No impact statement in the source data.
Weaknesses#
No weakness recorded in the source data.
References#
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded
- http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf
- 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
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm
Exploit#
No public exploit known
History#
- Version 1Record published in the CVE List.
- Version 2Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.