Vulnerability Details : CVE-2006-5478
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
At least one public exploit which can be used to exploit this vulnerability exists!
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-5478
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 95.39%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 99 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
Metasploit modules for CVE-2006-5478
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Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Overflow
Disclosure Date : 2006-10-21exploit/windows/http/edirectory_hostThis module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.8.1. The web interface does not validate the length of the HTTP Host header prior to using the value of that header in an HTTP redirect. Authors: - MC <[email protected]>
CVSS scores for CVE-2006-5478
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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[email protected] |
CWE ids for CVE-2006-5478
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: [email protected] (Primary)
References for CVE-2006-5478
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http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125
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http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141
Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2006-5478
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.12a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3.8_presp9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*