PT-2008-2538 · Novell · Novell Edirectory

Published 2008-03-28 · Updated 2018-11-01 · CVE-2008-0924

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.8

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Novell eDirectory versions 8.7.3.9 and earlier Novell eDirectory versions 8.8.1 and earlier

Description The issue is related to a stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function, which can be triggered by sending a long delRequest LDAP Extended Request message. This message likely involves a long Distinguished Name (DN) field. The overflow can cause a denial of service, resulting in a daemon crash or excessive CPU consumption, or potentially allow the execution of arbitrary code.

Recommendations For Novell eDirectory versions 8.7.3.9 and earlier, update to a version later than 8.7.3.9 to resolve the issue. For Novell eDirectory versions 8.8.1 and earlier, update to a version later than 8.8.1 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the DoLBURPRequest function until a patch is available.

Fix

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-0924

Affected Products

Novell Edirectory

References · 8

• http://secunia.com/advisories/29476 · Vendor Advisory
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/references · Vendor Advisory
• https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_Public.html · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0924 · Security Note
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019692 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threaded · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/28434 · Note