Novell eDirectory '/dhost/modules?L:' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:36815

Info

Novell eDirectory '/dhost/modules?L:' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 36815
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 26 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 16 2009 07:46PM
Credit: karak0rsan and murderkey from Hellcode Research
Vulnerable: Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 ftf2
Novell eDirectory 8.8.2
Novell eDirectory 8.8.1
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP4 FTF1
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP4
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3 FTF3
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP2
Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP1
Novell eDirectory 8.8
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Novell eDirectory '/dhost/modules?L:' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Novell eDirectory is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Novell eDirectory '/dhost/modules?L:' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

The following proof of concept and exploit are available:

Solution / Fix

Novell eDirectory '/dhost/modules?L:' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Novell eDirectory '/dhost/modules?L:' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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