CVE-2008-2145

high

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell Client 4.91 SP4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username in the "forgotten password" dialog.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42359

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1503

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020020

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29109

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491814/100/0/threaded

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3868

http://secunia.com/advisories/30126

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2008-05-12

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H