CVE-2006-4521

Description

The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.15% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory idefense.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/22660	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4293	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20842	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29963	vdb entry
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=437	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017140	vdb entry patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4521?: CVE-2006-4521 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4521?: To fix CVE-2006-4521, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-4521 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4521 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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