Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function in libnldap in ndsd in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.1 and earlier in the 8.8.x series, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or CPU consumption) or execute arbitrary code via a long delRequest LDAP Extended Request message, probably involving a long Distinguished Name (DN) field.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | >= 8.7, <= 8.7.3.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29476Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/referencesVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_PuPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29476Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/referencesVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_PuPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0924?
CVE-2008-0924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function in libnldap in ndsd in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.1 and earlier in the 8.8.x series, allows remote attackers to cause a d...
How severe is CVE-2008-0924?
CVE-2008-0924 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.