Vulnerability Description
ncp in Novell eDirectory before 8.7.3 SP9, and 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF2, does not properly handle NCP fragments with a negative length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) when the heap is written to a log file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | <= 8.7.3.8 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=518Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3924Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23685
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017972
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1550
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33921
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=518Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3924Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23685
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017972
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1550
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33921
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4520?
CVE-2006-4520 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). ncp in Novell eDirectory before 8.7.3 SP9, and 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF2, does not properly handle NCP fragments with a negative length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemo...
How severe is CVE-2006-4520?
CVE-2006-4520 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-2006-4520?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.