CVE-2008-3159 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via integer overflow in Novell eDirectory, requiring immediate patching by system administrators.
- 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-2008-3159?
CVE-2008-3159 is a critical 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
Integer overflow in ds.dlm, as used by dhost.exe, in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.10 before 8.7.3 SP10b and 8.8 before 8.8.2 ftf2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, related to "flawed arithmetic."
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-3159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hq8-x3r7-7389.