Novell eDirectory '/dhost/httpstk' Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

BID:37042

Info

Novell eDirectory '/dhost/httpstk' Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 37042
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2009-4654
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 17 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:06PM
Credit: karak0rsan and murderkey
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/httpstk' Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Novell eDirectory is prone to multiple stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerabilities because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Attackers can exploit these issues 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/httpstk' Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

The following proof-of-concept and exploit are available:

Solution / Fix

Novell eDirectory '/dhost/httpstk' Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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/httpstk' Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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