Novell eDirectory 8.7.3/8.8 memory corruption

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A vulnerability has been found in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3/8.8 (Directory Service Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search parameters."

The bug was discovered 07/09/2008. The weakness was released 07/14/2008 with iDEFENSE (Website). The advisory is available at novell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-1809 since 04/15/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 33397 (Novell eDirectory < 8.8.2 FTF2 / 8.7.3 SP10b Multiple Remote Overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 8.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8623.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (43716) and Tenable (33397). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 43191.

Productinfo

Type

Directory Service Software

Vendor

Novell

Name

eDirectory

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License

commercial

Support

end of life

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 33397
Nessus Name: Novell eDirectory < 8.8.2 FTF2 / 8.7.3 SP10b Multiple Remote Overflows
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: eDirectory 8.7.3
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: novell.com
Organization: iDEFENSE
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-1809 (🔍)
X-Force: 43716
SecurityTracker: 1020470
Vulnerability Center: 18818 - Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 and Earlier Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution, Critical
SecurityFocus: 30175 - Novell eDirectory LDAP Service Search Parameters Heap Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 31036
OSVDB: 46928 - Novell - eDirectory - LDAP Service Search Parameters Heap Overflow Issue
Vupen: ADV-2008-2062

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 08/14/2019 12:32
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (74), 08/14/2019 12:32 (11)
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