CVE-2006-5478 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory and NetMail services without authentication.
- 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-2006-5478?
CVE-2006-5478 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 24 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5478?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5478 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-2006-5478 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5478 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7fwm-92mv-mh6q.