VDB-2460 · CVE-2006-4185 · BID 19498

Novell eDirectory 8.7/8.7.1/8.7.3/8.7.3.8 iManager Log File eMBoxClient.jar

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Novell eDirectory 8.7/8.7.1/8.7.3/8.7.3.8. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file eMBoxClient.jar of the component iManager Log File Handler. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-4185. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Novell eDirectory 8.7/8.7.1/8.7.3/8.7.3.8 (Directory Service Software). Affected is an unknown part of the file eMBoxClient.jar of the component iManager Log File Handler. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the NCPENGINE in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors, as originally demonstrated using a Nessus scan.

The weakness was published 08/14/2006 with Novell (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.novell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-4185 since 08/16/2006. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at support.novell.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 19498†), OSVDB (28369†), Secunia (SA21496†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016695†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2459 and VDB-31818. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: support.novell.com

Timelineinfo

08/11/2006 🔍
08/14/2006 +3 days 🔍
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08/16/2006 +2 days 🔍
08/16/2006 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2006 +2 days 🔍
03/13/2021 +5321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: support.novell.com
Researcher: http://www.novell.com
Organization: Novell
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-4185 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2460
SecurityFocus: 19498 - Novell eDirectory Unspecified Nessus Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 21496 - Novell eDirectory Denial of Service and Password Exposure, Less Critical
OSVDB: 28369
SecurityTracker: 1016695 - Novell eDirectory Writes User Passwords to a Log File

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2006 10:39
Updated: 03/13/2021 12:06
Changes: 08/18/2006 10:39 (60), 12/02/2015 11:00 (8), 03/13/2021 12:06 (8)
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