CVE-2008-4480 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell eDirectory servers via a crafted Netware Core Protocol message causing a heap buffer overflow.
- 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-2008-4480?
CVE-2008-4480 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.x before 8.8.3, and 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Netware Core Protocol opcode 0x24 message that triggers a calculation error that under-allocates a heap buffer.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4480?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4480 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-2008-4480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4480 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5hm-4q3r-f846.