CVE-2006-2496 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 20 May 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-2496?

CVE-2006-2496 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 20 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in iMonitor 2.4 in Novell eDirectory 8.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2496?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Novell Edirectory, Novell Imonitor.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2496?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2496 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-2496 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2496 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v89m-jf85-w853.