Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.3, and 8.73 before 8.7.3.10 ftf1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) Content-Length header in a SOAP request or (2) Netware Core Protocol opcode 0x0F message, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | <= 8.7.3.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32111
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4406
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037180.Patch
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037181.Patch
- http://www.novell.com/support/php/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/php/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497163/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497165/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020989
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020990
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2738
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-063
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-065
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45628
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32111
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4478?
CVE-2008-4478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.3, and 8.73 before 8.7.3.10 ftf1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) Content-Length header i...
How severe is CVE-2008-4478?
CVE-2008-4478 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-2008-4478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.