Vulnerability Description
Novell iManager 2.5 and 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) in the Tomcat server via a long TREE parameter in an HTTP POST, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Imanager | <= 2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=436Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22657PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017139
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3885PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20841Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4292Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29961
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=436Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22657PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017139
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3885PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20841Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4292Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29961
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4517?
CVE-2006-4517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Novell iManager 2.5 and 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) in the Tomcat server via a long TREE parameter in an HTTP POST, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-4517?
CVE-2006-4517 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Imanager.