Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the LDAP Service in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before SP10a and 8.8 before SP3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving an "invalid extensibleMatch filter."
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | <= 8.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.novell.com/documentation/edir873/sp10_readme/netware/readme.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3477912
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30947
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020788
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2462
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=373853
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43590
- http://www.novell.com/documentation/edir873/sp10_readme/netware/readme.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3477912
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30947
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020788
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2462
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=373853
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5091?
CVE-2008-5091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the LDAP Service in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before SP10a and 8.8 before SP3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving an "invalid exten...
How severe is CVE-2008-5091?
CVE-2008-5091 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-2008-5091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.