Novell eDirectory Multiple Buffer Overflow And Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

BID:30947

Info

Novell eDirectory Multiple Buffer Overflow And Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 30947
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-5095
CVE-2008-5094
CVE-2008-5093
CVE-2008-5092
CVE-2008-5091
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 28 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 18 2008 06:54PM
Credit: Novell
Vulnerable: Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 0
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2
Novell Netware 6.5 SP7
Novell Netware 6.5 SP6
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP2
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP1
Novell eDirectory 8.8
Not Vulnerable: Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3

Discussion

Novell eDirectory Multiple Buffer Overflow And Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Novell eDirectory is prone to multiple buffer-overflow and multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Successful exploits of buffer-overflow vulnerabilities may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. This may result in a compromise of the underlying system. Failed attempts may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

Exploiting cross-site scripting vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to steal cookie-based information or execute script code in the context of the browser of an unsuspecting user.

Versions prior to Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Novell eDirectory Multiple Buffer Overflow And Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

An attacker can exploit the cross-site scripting issues by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.

Solution / Fix

Novell eDirectory Multiple Buffer Overflow And Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Solution:
The vendor has released fixes. Please see the references for more information.

References

Novell eDirectory Multiple Buffer Overflow And Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

References:
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