Novell eDirectory up to 8.7.3.8 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell eDirectory up to 8.7.3.8. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-5479. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell eDirectory up to 8.7.3.8 (Directory Service Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The NCP Engine in Novell eDirectory before 8.7.3.8 FTF1 allows remote attackers to cause an unspecified denial of service via a certain "NCP Fragment."

The weakness was published 10/24/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.novell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5479 since 10/24/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.7.3.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30005) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28973†). Similar entry is available at VDB-2627. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: eDirectory 8.7.3.8

Timelineinfo

10/20/2006 🔍
10/24/2006 +4 days 🔍
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10/24/2006 +0 days 🔍
01/05/2011 +1534 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +1527 days 🔍
04/25/2026 +4062 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: support.novell.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5479 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5479
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32920
X-Force: 30005
Vulnerability Center: 28973 - Novell eDirectory Prior to 8.7.3.8 Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Certain NCP Fragment, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/25/2026 07:35
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (50), 03/13/2017 08:20 (8), 04/25/2026 07:35 (19)
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