Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.3, and 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SOAP request with a long Accept-Language header.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | >= 8.7.3, < 8.7.3.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32111Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4405Third Party Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037180.PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037181.PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/php/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497164/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020989Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2738Third Party Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-064Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32111Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4405Third Party Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037180.PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037181.PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/php/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497164/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4479?
CVE-2008-4479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.3, and 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SOAP request with a long Accept-L...
How severe is CVE-2008-4479?
CVE-2008-4479 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-2008-4479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.