Novell eDirectory memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Novell eDirectory. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-5814. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Novell eDirectory (Directory Service Software) (affected version not known) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. 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:

Unspecified vulnerability in Novell eDirectory allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by vd_novell.pm, a "Novell eDirectory remote exploit." NOTE: As of 20061108, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, since it is from a reliable researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

The weakness was released 11/08/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5814 since 11/08/2006. 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. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/29/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30150) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017169†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-33195. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Directory Service Software

Vendor

Novell

Name

eDirectory

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.novell.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/07/2006 🔍
11/08/2006 +1 days 🔍
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09/29/2017 +932 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5814 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5814
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33196
X-Force: 30150
SecurityTracker: 1017169 - Novell eDirectory Unspecified Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service and Execute Arbitrary Code

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 09/29/2017 08:57
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (46), 09/29/2017 08:57 (6)
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