CVE-2009-0895 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell eDirectory servers via a crafted NDS request triggering a heap-based 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-2009-0895?

CVE-2009-0895 is a critical vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 3 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.x before 8.7.3.10 ftf2 and 8.8.x before 8.8.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an NDS Verb 0x1 request containing a large integer value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0895?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Edirectory.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0895?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0895 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-0895 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0895 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Novell Edirectory vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-48fp-j3fc-gqvx.

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