Novell eDirectory < 8.8.5.2 / 8.7.3.10 ftf2 'NDS Verb' Request Buffer Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 43030

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Synopsis

The remote directory service is affected by a remote buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running eDirectory, a directory service software from Novell.

The installed version of eDirectory is affected by a remote buffer overflow vulnerability. By sending a specially crafted 'NDS Verb 0x1' request, it may be possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary code subject to the privileges of the affected service.

Solution

Upgrade to eDirectory 8.8.5.2 / 8.7.3.10 ftf2 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 43030

File Name: edirectory_nds_verb_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 12/7/2009

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:novell:edirectory

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/1/2009

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/1/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-0895

BID: 37184

CWE: 189

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