CVE-2009-4654 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the dhost module of Novell eDirectory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4654?
CVE-2009-4654 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 26 Feb 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the dhost module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 for Windows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long sadminpwd and verifypwd parameters in a submit action to /dhost/httpstk.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4654?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4654?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4654 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-2009-4654 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4654 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8m3-9rx4-4cq6.