CVE-2006-5478

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function; or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 90.53% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory mnin.org Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf vendor advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html
https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141 vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125 vdb entry
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853 vdb entry
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm patch
http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401
http://secunia.com/advisories/22519 third party advisory patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5478?
CVE-2006-5478 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5478?
To fix CVE-2006-5478, 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-2006-5478 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2006-5478 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~91% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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