CVE-2008-4479 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell eDirectory servers via a heap-based buffer overflow in the dhost.exe service.
- 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-2008-4479?
CVE-2008-4479 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 14 Oct 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 dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.3, and 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SOAP request with a long Accept-Language header.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4479 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-2008-4479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4479 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rxw-g5h2-cm9q.