HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2008-1809

Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search ...

Vulnerability Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search parameters."

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NovellEdirectory8.7.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-1809?

CVE-2008-1809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search ...

How severe is CVE-2008-1809?

CVE-2008-1809 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1809?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.