FKIE_CVE-2006-5478

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2006-10-24 20:07 - Updated: 2025-04-09 00:30
Severity ?
Summary
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function; or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html
cve@mitre.orghttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html
cve@mitre.orghttp://secunia.com/advisories/22519Patch, Vendor Advisory
cve@mitre.orghttp://securitytracker.com/id?1017125
cve@mitre.orghttp://securitytracker.com/id?1017141
cve@mitre.orghttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htmPatch
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdfVendor Advisory
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141Vendor Advisory
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html
cve@mitre.orghttps://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/22519Patch, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htmPatch
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdfVendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
novell edirectory 8.0
novell edirectory 8.5
novell edirectory 8.5.12a
novell edirectory 8.5.27
novell edirectory 8.6.2
novell edirectory 8.7
novell edirectory 8.7.1
novell edirectory 8.7.1
novell edirectory 8.7.3
novell edirectory 8.7.3.8_presp9
To clipboard 

{
  "configurations": [
    {
      "nodes": [
        {
          "cpeMatch": [
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "7562ADC4-0D01-4FC2-98F0-1F4041BDA52E",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "E6FAB588-BDBE-4A04-AB9E-4F700A3951F0",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.12a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "E1B83F84-D1EF-43B4-8620-3C1BCCE44553",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "41169D2F-4F16-466A-82E9-AD0735472B5B",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "947699C3-D9DE-411A-99C0-44ADD1D2223A",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "15F668C0-8420-4401-AB0F-479575596CF0",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "CDDCC7B6-34CA-4551-9833-306B93E517BD",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "6D69C160-39F7-48B8-B9A3-CC86690453C0",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "029ADE6D-6761-4196-847C-A0EFB3A06341",
              "vulnerable": true
            },
            {
              "criteria": "cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3.8_presp9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
              "matchCriteriaId": "D27AAA23-21E1-4C35-97FA-7F038E2C8923",
              "vulnerable": true
            }
          ],
          "negate": false,
          "operator": "OR"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
    {
      "lang": "en",
      "value": "Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function; or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "M\u00faltiples desbordamientos de b\u00fafer basado en pila en Novell eDirectory 8.8.x anterior a 8.8.1 FTF1, y 8.x hasta 8.7.3.8, y Novell NetMail anterior a 3.52e FTF2, permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar c\u00f3digo de su elecci\u00f3n mediante (1) una cabecera HTTP Host larga, que provoca el desbordamiento en la funci\u00f3n BuildRedirectURL; o vectores relacionados con un nombre de usuario que contiene un car\u00e1cter . (punto) en los servicios Netmail (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP o (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP)."
    }
  ],
  "id": "CVE-2006-5478",
  "lastModified": "2025-04-09T00:30:58.490",
  "metrics": {
    "cvssMetricV2": [
      {
        "acInsufInfo": false,
        "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
        "cvssData": {
          "accessComplexity": "LOW",
          "accessVector": "NETWORK",
          "authentication": "NONE",
          "availabilityImpact": "PARTIAL",
          "baseScore": 7.5,
          "confidentialityImpact": "PARTIAL",
          "integrityImpact": "PARTIAL",
          "vectorString": "AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P",
          "version": "2.0"
        },
        "exploitabilityScore": 10.0,
        "impactScore": 6.4,
        "obtainAllPrivilege": false,
        "obtainOtherPrivilege": false,
        "obtainUserPrivilege": true,
        "source": "nvd@nist.gov",
        "type": "Primary",
        "userInteractionRequired": false
      }
    ]
  },
  "published": "2006-10-24T20:07:00.000",
  "references": [
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "tags": [
        "Patch",
        "Vendor Advisory"
      ],
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/22519"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "tags": [
        "Patch"
      ],
      "url": "http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "tags": [
        "Vendor Advisory"
      ],
      "url": "http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC\u0026docType=kc\u0026externalId=3723994\u0026sliceId=SAL_Public\u0026dialogID=16776123\u0026stateId=1%200%202648401"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "tags": [
        "Vendor Advisory"
      ],
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "cve@mitre.org",
      "url": "https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "tags": [
        "Patch",
        "Vendor Advisory"
      ],
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/22519"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "tags": [
        "Patch"
      ],
      "url": "http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "tags": [
        "Vendor Advisory"
      ],
      "url": "http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC\u0026docType=kc\u0026externalId=3723994\u0026sliceId=SAL_Public\u0026dialogID=16776123\u0026stateId=1%200%202648401"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "tags": [
        "Vendor Advisory"
      ],
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html"
    },
    {
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
      "url": "https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html"
    }
  ],
  "sourceIdentifier": "cve@mitre.org",
  "vulnStatus": "Deferred",
  "weaknesses": [
    {
      "description": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "value": "CWE-119"
        }
      ],
      "source": "nvd@nist.gov",
      "type": "Primary"
    }
  ]
}


Log in or create an account to share your comment.




Tags
Taxonomy of the tags.




Sightings

Author Source Type Date

Nomenclature

  • Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
  • Confirmed: The vulnerability has been validated from an analyst's perspective.
  • Published Proof of Concept: A public proof of concept is available for this vulnerability.
  • Exploited: The vulnerability was observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
  • Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
  • Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
  • Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
  • Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.



Detection rules are retrieved from Rulezet.