CVE-2009-4486 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the eDirectory plugin of Novell iManager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-4486?

CVE-2009-4486 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2010. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the eDirectory plugin in Novell iManager before 2.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger long arguments to an unspecified sub-application, related to importing and exporting from a schema.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Imanager.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4486 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-2009-4486 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4486 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vf7-7vgg-5pp8.

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