gsd-2006-5478
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
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.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2006-5478


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            "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",
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          "obtainAllPrivilege": false,
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      "lastModifiedDate": "2018-10-17T21:43Z",
      "publishedDate": "2006-10-24T20:07Z"
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