CVE-2008-1809 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 14 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell eDirectory servers via a crafted LDAP search request with NULL parameters.

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-2008-1809?

CVE-2008-1809 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 14 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search parameters."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1809?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Edirectory.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1809 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-2008-1809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pv55-3v3p-px8c.